by Arlene | Oct 21, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Inspired by Jim Daly (Focus on the Family) who asked my kids, “Is your mom really a happy mom?” I decided to turn the camera on them to find out. As I write about in Day 22 of 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom, “thick skin required” when it comes...
by Arlene | Oct 13, 2015 | Parenting, Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Oct 7, 2015 | Marriage, The Latest ...
There was a very interesting article in the Wall Street Journal on October 6 that caught my eye. The headline read: It’s Review Time, Honey: Evaluate the job you’re doing at being married to get better at it James and I read the article together. It...
by Arlene | Sep 30, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Moms…it’s time to unleash your courage! Is there something you’ve wanted to try but you just haven’t quite mustered up the courage? This month, my kids were in a fantastic play at church called Agape League. They have been practicing since...
by Arlene | Sep 22, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Feeling stressed? Are you running around, getting one child to soccer, another to piano, and the last one to gymnastics? Having a full schedule seems like a badge of honor for parents. And although activities can certainly be wonderful for a family, too many of them...
by Arlene | Sep 22, 2015 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
***Winner has been chosen! Congratulations Jill!*** I love giving away books to you my friends…and today I get to expand my giveaways to include music! Nichole Nordeman returns with a beautiful new album titled, “The Unmaking.” Why the unmaking?...
by Arlene | Sep 18, 2015 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Have you ever read something in a marriage book and thought, “I wish my husband could hear this!” Well, now he can! For the first time, I will be speaking on a marriage cruise to the Caribbean with my husband James. You’ll get to meet the happy...
by Arlene | Sep 16, 2015 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Sep 15, 2015 | Books I Like, The Latest ...
In my book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom, I say there are two kind of people. One person says “I already know that…” The other person says “Tell me more…” If you fall into the “Tell me more…” camp, you are going...
by Arlene | Sep 14, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Welcome to a new week friends! I wanted to tell you about my very favorite way to start the week. Thought I’d do something new and show you what it is…
by Arlene | Sep 7, 2015 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
I’m often asked, “How did you get published?” or “How did you start speaking?” Many times the person is asking because she would like to do the same. Since it’s Labor Day, I thought I would share how you can get started as an author...
by Arlene | Aug 31, 2015 | Marriage, The Latest ...
So excited to have this guest post from my friend Erin MacPherson! Erin and Kathi Lipp have a new book to bless your home (and love life): Hot Mama: 12 Secrets to a Sizzling Hot Marriage. Erin has hopped over to my blog today and I’m at Kathi Lipp’s...
by Arlene | Aug 27, 2015 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Do you find yourself fighting with your spouse? Are you easily irritated at home? If your child grew up to have a marriage just like yours, would you be sad for him or her? If you answer yes to any of these questions, I have a great date night for you this...
by Arlene | Aug 26, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Back to school means back to homework. This is a rude awakening to many kids and parents alike. Sometimes the homework assigned is too easy for a child. It’s frustrating mindless busywork. Other times, it’s just the opposite. It’s Mount Everest. It’s so...
by Arlene | Aug 17, 2015 | Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ...
In my new book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom, I share many stories from my own home with three kids (ages 5, 8, 10). Here’s one about how we can get the pecking order at home all messed up: A few months ago, James wanted to try out a small group at church to...
by Arlene | Aug 13, 2015 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Aug 10, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
If your name is Mom, you’re probably the most popular person in the house. Mom, can you sign this permission slip? Mommy!!!! I need help! Mom, can you find my other shoe? Yet in the midst of being so popular, we can still feel lonely. Our children cannot fill every...
by Arlene | Aug 4, 2015 | Giveaways, Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ...
School has started for our family and the stress of homework, afterschool activities, church, and piano practice is kicking in. I was stressed about getting out the door after dinner. I muttered to the sink of dishes, “I’m stressed!” Guess what...
by Arlene | Jul 31, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
This is a special Friday for many reasons. It’s my honor to be a guest on Focus on the Family radio today, talking about finding contentment and happiness as a wife. You can listen here and pump up the joy factor in your marriage today. Last weekend, at the She...
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by Arlene | Jul 30, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Are you a happy mom? Take this quiz from 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom and find out! ***31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom releases on August 1st. Click here to receive your three bonus gifts when you order the book before August 10.*** Read each statement and check...
by Arlene | Jul 27, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Gifts are fun, right? Well, when you order my new book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom today through August 10, you’ll receive these three bonus gifts to help you as a mom: Struggling with questions like “Why do I have to do chores?” or ...
by Arlene | Jul 22, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Sibling rivalry. Mealtime battles. Meltdowns. 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom will help you not only cope with these things, but win! Watch the video to learn more about the book. And if you pre-order today through August 10, you’ll receive these three...
by Arlene | Jul 20, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
My new book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom comes out on August 1. If you feel like your running everywhere but getting nowhere, the book is for you. Whether you’re stuck in the same patterns (which aren’t working with your kids) or you need a jolt of...
by Arlene | Jul 12, 2015 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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