by Arlene | Apr 11, 2017 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Would a screen-free Easter weekend be a big sacrifice for you and your family? Recently in my Moms in Prayer group, one of the moms shared that her kids had given up screen time for Lent. Wow, I was impressed by that! The kids came up with it themselves; it was not...
by Arlene | Apr 4, 2017 | Parenting, The Latest ...
These photos were just taken four years ago…and what a difference just a few years make! My son Ethan is in junior high now, and would be more likely to be inside the bunny costume than to be caught in a photo with the bunny. You know that time flies with your...
by Arlene | Mar 28, 2017 | Parenting, The Latest ...
When does spring break start for your family? For us…it’s now! Chances are, you’ll want a few spring break screen-free activities in mind for your kids. Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing: Walk somewhere. Is there a park...
by Arlene | Mar 20, 2017 | Books I Like, Giveaways, Health, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations Leslie L!*** Did you know the Bible can help you with your food struggles? In her wonderful new book, Full: Food, Jesus and the Battle for Satisfaction, Asheritah Ciuciu teaches us how to find satisfaction first in...
by Arlene | Mar 19, 2017 | The Latest ...
Maybe you’re shy and you don’t know what to talk about in conversation. Or maybe you love to talk, but you’re not so great at listening. If you want to increase the level of your communication, you can start by asking better questions. Here are 10...
by Arlene | Mar 14, 2017 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Do you struggle with food? On a scale from 1 to 10, probably all of us struggle with food in some way…whether it’s diving into a carton of ice cream at the end of a long day or relentlessly counting...
by Arlene | Mar 6, 2017 | Parenting, The Latest ...
I know you’ve had a bad morning like this. The makings of our hectic morning were sown the night before. I had to wake Noelle up early to finish a big homework project about the Revolutionary War. She didn’t have time to do it the night before because we...
by Arlene | Feb 28, 2017 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Since we got our 12-week-old puppy Winston, we are in serious dog training mode. I can’t help but see many of the principles we’re trying to teach Winston are keys to good human relationships too. For example… When Winston sees a family member or...
by Arlene | Feb 20, 2017 | Giveaways, Marriage, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is closed. Congratulations Sarah Rae!*** How would you like to live “in love” for the rest of your life? When we say “I do” at the altar, romance comes easily to us. As we grow older, we must make more of an effort to be...
by Arlene | Feb 13, 2017 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: How would you like to enjoy more romance in your marriage? This month on the podcast, my guest author Sharon Jaynes will help you move from routine to romance. Based on her new book A 14-Day Romance Challenge,...
by Arlene | Feb 5, 2017 | Giveaways, Marriage, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winner Cheryl S.!*** What is something your husband would just love? I heard an Audible commercial recently where the man was jogging and listening to a romantic Nicholas Sparks book. I think that ad was...
by Arlene | Feb 1, 2017 | Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ...
How frugal are you? As 2017 gets underway, it’s a good time to think about where you can save a dollar here and there. James and I are both frugal which makes our lives easier (and sometimes funnier). In California where we live, there’s a new law that...
by Arlene | Jan 24, 2017 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is closed. Congratulations Aubrey!*** Feeling overwhelmed lately? I read many comments like “I feel like I’m losing my mind” and “I just have too much to do!” and “I don’t have time for…”...
by Arlene | Jan 23, 2017 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is closed. Congratulations Mary B!*** Wondering how to live for God in a godless society? Living counter-culture isn’t new. In this study of 1 Corinthians titled Live Full, Walk Free, Bible teacher and author Cindy Bultema will equip you to...
by Arlene | Jan 17, 2017 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Does raising children in our current culture scare you sometimes? Have you ever thought that raising a family during Biblical times would have been even worse? Speaker and author Cindy Bultema shares what she’s...
by Arlene | Jan 10, 2017 | Parenting, The Latest ...
When the calendar turns to reveal a brand new year, it’s a grand time to create better habits for you and your family. If you’re overwhelmed and wondering where to begin, may I suggest the essential family habit for 2017: having meals together as a family...
by Arlene | Jan 5, 2017 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Kay B!*** I’m so happy to greet you here (hi Proverbs 31 friends!) and give away a copy of my book 31 Days to a Younger You. For my book, I interviewed ladies age 40 to 100 to find out their secrets! How did...
by Arlene | Dec 27, 2016 | Health, Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ...
It’s time to think about those New Year Resolutions and goal setting… I have sat in the same room with some truly inspirational people like Neil Armstrong, Zig Ziglar, Andy Andrews, and Jim Lovell to name a few. Of course I use the word room rather...
by Arlene | Dec 21, 2016 | Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ...
From my home to yours…merry Christmas! In our neighborhood, there is a house lit up like a fancy department store. There’s a huge Santa, Grinch, and Elf on the roof. There’s a snowman on the lawn. And a sleigh and reindeer. Across the street,...
by Arlene | Dec 13, 2016 | Giveaways, Parenting, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is closed. The winner is Joyce Boggs Sterling! Congrats! (Joyce, please send me your email address to [email protected]) *** Ready for some new music that you can feel good about sharing with your kids? I am so excited to introduce you to...
by Arlene | Dec 12, 2016 | Giveaways, Parenting, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to Christine M!*** Was Jesus actually born on December 25th? Are Christmas trees pagan in origin? Why did the author of “O Holy Night” try to stop his song from spreading? My friend author Angie...
by Arlene | Dec 5, 2016 | Parenting, Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Our Christmas to-do lists can be filled up with things like: Shop for family Take Christmas photo Pick up appetizer for Christmas party But if we’re not intentional, we can forget the most important elements...
by Arlene | Nov 29, 2016 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Is it possible to practice thanksgiving everyday with your kids – not just on November 24? I’m happy to say the answer is YES! Why is gratitude so important anyway? Over and over in the Old Testament, we read about the ingratitude of the people of Israel...
by Arlene | Nov 22, 2016 | Giveaways, Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations Naomi!*** Not just one giveaway (Listen, Love, Repeat) but TWO giveaways this week of Thanksgiving! I’m happy to be giving away Joanne Miller’s beautiful book, Creating a Haven of Peace. Joanne is my podcast...
