by Arlene | Sep 19, 2014 | Books I Like, The Latest ...
This year, I have found a wonderful blogger and friend Darlene Schacht at the Time Warp Wife. I love how Darlene keeps Christ in the center of all she does. She writes candidly with a genuine desire to encourage other wives. She has a new book out titled Messy...
by Arlene | Sep 18, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Dana Loesch has a new daily show on Glenn Beck’s channel The Blaze. It was such a joy to be on with her live from Dallas yesterday! I got to fly into Dallas from Southern California in the morning, and I was back at home in the evening to tuck the kids in. How...
by Arlene | Sep 18, 2014 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Sep 10, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Yup, we’re back in the swing of things with school…and homework. Since my kids are in year-round school, we’ve been doing homework since July. We’re pros by now (just kidding). But seriously, in my new book with Dr. Gary Chapman Growing Up...
by Arlene | Sep 3, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Is technology bringing your family closer together or is it driving it further apart? Joseph and Amanda have three children, ages 2, 6 and 10. Their kids play video games and watch movies and television all day except for the time the older kids are in school. ...
by Arlene | Sep 1, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Today is the day Growing Up Social is available in bookstores and online retailers! I am so very excited my friends and hope you will get a copy for yourself and recommend it to friends. Here’s what one dear mom from our book launch team had to say: I’m...
by Arlene | Aug 26, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Take 3 minutes and watch this video. See if you can relate more to the first half or the last half. The way we spend our time, our days, with our children is important. Because our days become years, and the years make up childhood. I know you want your child to have...
by Arlene | Aug 21, 2014 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
For years, I have listened to Focus on the Family. Jim Daly and John Fuller have been trusted voices in my car, headphones, and home. This week, I got to meet them face to face! Who knew that Jim Daly had a giant gumball machine in his office? (I told him, “I...
by Arlene | Aug 14, 2014 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
What a pleasure it is to introduce you to my friend Ashleigh Slater! She is the author of Team Us: Marriage Together. Not only is the foreword written by Gary Chapman, Ashleigh’s husband Ted and my husband James were good friends in graduate school (Regent...
by Arlene | Aug 13, 2014 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Aug 11, 2014 | Books I Like, Marriage, The Latest ...
So…is it? One small thing you can do to keep your marriage warm – and yes, even red hot – is to kiss for 5-30 seconds every day (remember that tip from my book 31 Days to a Happy Husband?). My dear friend and mentor Pam Farrel has a new little book...
by Arlene | Aug 4, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Yes, this is my youngest daughter Lucy in all her glory! She was 5 months old. I didn’t use any styling gel or mousse. No special hair drying. One morning, it just went like this! Since my baby was gifted with humorous hair, I have wanted to have her picture...
by Arlene | Jul 29, 2014 | More Fun Stuff, The Latest ...
Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking in Houston at the Preschool Teachers Adventure Conference (PTAC). That day, I got to meet a very nice person who also happened to be the comedian keynoting the last session of the conference. He has a name that’s very...
by Arlene | Jul 28, 2014 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
Thank you to my friend, author Stephanie Shott for giving away her book The Making of a Mom. The winner is Amber. Congratulations Amber! Stephanie was so kind to answer all the questions you asked about motherhood. Read the answers in the last post. There is...
by Arlene | Jul 21, 2014 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
When it comes to knowing where the parenting potholes are, which roads a mom should avoid, and how to discover your coveted destination, a mentor is better than any GPS could ever be. This quote comes from Stephanie Shott’s latest book, The Making of a Mom. ...
by Arlene | Jul 17, 2014 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Jul 14, 2014 | Books I Like
30,000 feet in the air, I felt a little closer to heaven. On a recent flight, I curled up (as best as I could in seat 27C) and began reading the 10th Anniversary Edition of 90 Minutes in Heaven. I’m not sure why it took me so long to pick up this unforgettable read....
by Arlene | Jul 8, 2014 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Imagine hearing the rumbling of a train. Not the little engine that could. Not Thomas. It’s the Gratitude Train. I was visiting the Virginia War Museum this week on family vacation. I was delighted when Ethan said, “Mom, look there’s the...
by Arlene | Jul 2, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Here’s my little swimmer Lucy, one of my kids who I pray for. As we begin a new summer month, here’s a prayer to keep you focused on what’s really important as a mom. Insert your child’s name(s) in the blanks and read this out loud. Dear...
by Arlene | Jun 25, 2014 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
It’s been over 20 years since I graduated from college. This past weekend, I felt like a college student again. I was the newbie. It was my first time to attend the AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) and ICRS (International Christian Retail Show)...
by Arlene | Jun 18, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Yippee! I’m so happy to have you consider being on the book launch team for Growing Up Social. It just takes five easy steps to make a difference: Step One: Email me at [email protected] and say “I’m in!” or leave a comment below....
by Arlene | Jun 17, 2014 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Jun 16, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
If you have a school-age child or grandchild, I have an amazing ministry to share with you. When Ethan was in first grade, I started attending a Moms in Prayer group. The vision of Moms in Prayer is quite simple and revolutionary: that every school in the world...
by Arlene | Jun 9, 2014 | Books I Like, Parenting, The Latest ...
You’ve said it before as a mom… “I need some help here!” Thanks to my friend, Kathi Lipp, you now have a book you can turn to when you utter those exact words. When your kid is sailing down the stairs in a laundry basket. You will know that...
