by Arlene | Jun 19, 2017 | Parenting, The Latest ...
It’s my pleasure to offer this guest post by my friend author Annette Hubbell. I will be giving away a copy of her book “A Spoonful of Grace: Mealtime Blessings in Bite-sized Pieces” tomorrow. Come back to enter! “Mom, I think saying grace makes the...
by Arlene | Jun 14, 2017 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Once in a while on the Happy Home Podcast, I share a message instead of an interview. This month, I thought you might benefit from a sermon I shared at Eastlake Church recently titled “The Happiness Habit.”...
by Arlene | Jun 8, 2017 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is closed. Congratulations Liz B!*** 31 Days to a Younger You is available on Amazon. Welcome Proverbs 31 friends! In today’s devotional, you read about Esther and the characteristics of true beauty. In my book 31 Days to a Younger You, we...
by Arlene | Jun 5, 2017 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Friday was the last day of school for my three kids. As two of them teased each other, loudly and relentlessly, I muttered under my breath, “It’s going to be a long summer.” Even the “happy mom” loses perspective sometimes. I need to...
by Arlene | May 28, 2017 | The Latest ...
To honor Memorial Day, I present this video created by my middle schooler. His assignment was to make a video poem about any topic. I am glad he chose to create this tribute to America and the fight for freedom. Here is “Freedom is Not Free” by my son...
by Arlene | May 28, 2017 | The Latest ...
Today in my devotional with Proverbs 31 Ministries, I write about how you can be as bold as a lion. Even when you feel more like a little mouse, you can cling to the promises in Scripture. You and I are not mighty on our own…but we are mighty in God! Here are...
by Arlene | May 22, 2017 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is now closed. Congrats Sheila B!*** Do you need more peace and less drama? If so, you’re not alone! My friend author Cindi McMenamin has a new book to help you titled Drama Free: Finding Peace When Emotions Overwhelm You. Drama Free will...
by Arlene | May 15, 2017 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Do you need to dial down drama in your home? Sometimes drama happens to us. And sometimes we’re the source! My friend speaker and author Cindi McMenamin joins me on the Happy Home podcast to share tips from her new...
by Arlene | May 9, 2017 | Parenting, The Latest ...
What gift could you give yourself this Mother’s Day? I’m sure a Nordstrom gift card or endlessly refillable Starbuck’s coffee cup sound pretty nice! But perhaps even sweeter is the gift of perspective. My friend Jessie Seneca has raised girls from...
by Arlene | May 3, 2017 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Are you available to your kids? If your child wanted to ask you about something, would he or she be able to easily find time in the day to talk to you? We can get so busy going from one activity to the next – getting the breakfast on the table, out the door,...
by Arlene | Apr 24, 2017 | Giveaways, Parenting, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations Anita G!*** Motherhood doesn’t go according to plan…however, spending time in God’s Word everyday certainly helps a lot! That’s why I’m so happy to giveaway my friend Kendra Smiley’s...
by Arlene | Apr 18, 2017 | Giveaways, Parenting, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is closed. Congratulations Jenny K!*** Welcome Proverbs 31 friends! So glad you could stop by today. You may feel more like “Barely Getting By Mom” or “Wimpy Mom” or “Defeated Mom” on same days, but God sees you...
by Arlene | Apr 17, 2017 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Could you use a good dose of laughter and encouragement as a mom? You’ve come to the right place! I am so happy to have my friend, speaker and author Kendra Smiley on the podcast. She has a brand new devotional...
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...
