by Arlene | May 2, 2016 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Do any of these statements ring true for you? I text my husband all the time. I hate when my husband is texting while I’m trying to talk to him. When I get a nice text from my husband, it makes me smile. We make a lot of decisions by texting from what we should...
by Arlene | Apr 26, 2016 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
So many of you entered the book giveaway for the children’s book Hannah The Belle of Prayer. If you didn’t win, there’s another way to get this wonderful book to introduce powerful superheroes from the Bible to your girl. My friend author Erin...
by Arlene | Apr 25, 2016 | Parenting, The Latest ...
I came across this video recently – a treasure from the past! Please don’t ask why I shot it in the bathroom, but here is my Noelle from 6 years ago. She will demonstrate how your toddler can turn on and off the toddler tantrums, whining, and fussing....
by Arlene | Apr 18, 2016 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: [iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4303541/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy” height=”100″...
by Arlene | Apr 18, 2016 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is closed. But wait…Bible Belles is offering 25% off this book. Just visit BibleBelles.com and enter the code HAPPYHOME to enjoy that 25%...
by Arlene | Apr 14, 2016 | The Latest ...
I went to Starbucks a few days ago to pick up a gift card for a friend. I really wanted to buy something but: (A) I’m too cheap because it wasn’t a coffee date or travel day (B) Got to lose a few pounds (yes, those same pounds from Christmas keep...
by Arlene | Apr 5, 2016 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Have you experienced the transforming power of a book in your life? Of all the books in the world, the Bible has been the most transformative book in my life. The Bible has living, breathing power. And I want my children to know that power for living. That’s...
by Arlene | Mar 29, 2016 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
***This contest is closed. Congrats Jessica on winning the book! Thank you all for your entries!*** Ever wondered if you can really have it all? My friend author Gwen Smith will help you understand what “all” is in her new book I Want It All. ***To...
by Arlene | Mar 22, 2016 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
***This contest is closed. Congrats Angela on winning the book! Thank you all for your entries!*** This week, I’m excited to giveaway one copy of Choose Joy: Finding Hope and Purpose When Life Hurts by Sara Frankl and Mary Carver. ***To enter the...
by Arlene | Mar 18, 2016 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: [iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4220383/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy” height=”100″...
by Arlene | Mar 15, 2016 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
***This contest is closed. Congrats Leesa on winning the book! Thank you all for your entries!*** This week, I’m excited to giveaway one copy of Cindi McMenamin’s newest book, 10 Secrets to Becoming a Worry-Free Mom. ***To enter the giveaway, leave a...
by Arlene | Mar 8, 2016 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to the winner Cindy!*** This week, I’m excited to giveaway one CD from Jesus Culture, Let It Echo. ***To enter the giveaway, leave a comment on this post. US entries only please*** Whenever I’m feeling...
by Arlene | Mar 1, 2016 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
***This giveaway is closed. Congratulations Carrie and Jenna!*** For the entire month of March, I’m going to have a Tuesday terrific giveaway to help you have a happier home! I’ll be writing about how these resources have helped my family....
by Arlene | Feb 22, 2016 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
***Congratulations to the winner Amy C.! This giveaway is closed.*** We all know what it’s like to get angry. But do we know how to respond in a healthy way? In their new book, Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses,...
by Arlene | Feb 18, 2016 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: [iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4158043/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy” height=”100″...
by Arlene | Feb 16, 2016 | Books I Like, Parenting, The Latest ...
What triggers your anger? A sassy child? When your hubby sits on the couch while you work in the kitchen? Telling your child for the tenth time to put the tablet away? I tend to get angry when timelines get tight. Fridays can be a bear. After school, we run a...
by Arlene | Feb 9, 2016 | Marriage, The Latest ...
What are the three words to change your Valentine’s Day? I’m not thinking of “I love you” – although those are definitely winsome and worthy words. I am thinking of a phrase I heard my Pastor preach a few Sundays ago. The three words are:...
by Arlene | Feb 2, 2016 | Marriage, The Latest ...
With the Super Bowl a few days away, I thought, “Wouldn’t it be cool to interview a few NFL wives who are happily married?” Guess what? Two amazing women, Stacie Scifres and Mallory Brown (both San Diego Charger wives), emailed me about their desire...
by Arlene | Jan 28, 2016 | Health, The Latest ...
Peppermint Oreos. Homemade Sugar Cookies. A Box of See’s Chocolates. Need I write more? A little of this and a little of that and if you’re like me, January has you weighing in a few pounds heavier. Six holiday pounds for me. Every year, it’s...
by Arlene | Jan 22, 2016 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
***The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to our winners: Jeanette and Missy!*** How would you like to trade the whining in your household for gratitude? Goodbye to “Mom, why can’t I have one? Everyone else has one!” Hello to “Thanks...
by Arlene | Jan 14, 2016 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: [iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4078900/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/legacy” height=”100″...
by Arlene | Jan 9, 2016 | Marriage, The Latest ...
I like the song by Mercy Me, “Dear Younger Me,” but lately I’ve been thinking about the opposite. What if I wrote a letter to the older me…about the things I really want to remember? This question was prompted by watching videos of myself. You...
by Arlene | Dec 31, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
When my husband James was a high schooler in the 80s, he was known to bring the “Word of the Day.” As a passionate Christian, he wanted to share Bible verses with his classmates. He would share the “Word of the Day” from the Bible verbally or...
by Arlene | Dec 24, 2015 | Parenting, The Latest ...
This week of Christmas, may you remember all that God has done for you. Hope has come in a manger. You are no longer alone or alienated from God. He is able to set you free, give you peace, heal your hurts, and fill your home with joy. May you and yours have a...
