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 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...
by Arlene | Jun 2, 2014 | Marriage, The Latest ...
It was an ordinary day. But then I had a thought. I remembered something that Bill Farrel had said to me when I was interviewing him for 31 Days to a Happy Husband. “Anything you can do to make life simpler connects to your man’s heart and makes him feel like you...
by Arlene | May 27, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
A few weeks ago, I thoroughly enjoyed watching Moms Night Out. It’s a fabulous movie that will make you laugh and appreciate the “mommy, mommy, MOMMY!” moments of your life. It struck such a chord with moms. Yes, life can be a beautiful mess...
by Arlene | May 21, 2014 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | May 12, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
I know what many of you are thinking… How did it get to be May? How is summer just around the corner? I listened to a recent Focus on the Family broadcast about “Managing Your Family’s Summer Schedule.” Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley discussed...
by Arlene | May 4, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
A few years ago, I purchased this little toy named Gabbit because I wanted to get my family talking. When you press a button, you hear a question. You answer the question and then pass it along to a family member. Ethan got the question, “If you could spend a...
by Arlene | Apr 29, 2014 | Marriage, The Latest ...
There are many moments in my life when I think, “I need to follow the advice in my own book!” Case in point… In the introduction of 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife, I write about how I (reluctantly) went mountain biking with James when we were dating. I didn’t...
by Arlene | Apr 23, 2014 | Marriage, The Latest ...
On Tuesday, James and I had the thrill of being guests on The Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda. We love these ladies! Watch the segment here. We arrived at Rockefeller Center around 9:15 am. The young lady who checked us into the Green Room had been working at...
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by Arlene | Apr 22, 2014 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Are You a Happy Wife? Take this quiz and find out. 1. I believe that I have control over my happiness, not my circumstances. __ Agree __Disagree 2. My husband and I do not yell at each other or give one another the silent treatment. __Agree __Disagree 3. I am...
by Arlene | Apr 21, 2014 | Marriage, The Latest ...
The last time I was in New York City, this is how close I got to being on The Today Show. If you squint, you can see Kathie Lee and Hoda in the middle of the picture. My publicist and I walked by and dropped off a book for the producer to consider. Although nothing...
by Arlene | Apr 17, 2014 | Podcast, The Latest ...
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by Arlene | Apr 14, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
This year, I came up with a brilliant plan to put a twist on the traditional Easter Egg Hunt. Actually, the idea came from my second grade daughter which made it all the better. So, you know there’s got to be candy involved because it’s Easter. But maybe...
by Arlene | Apr 8, 2014 | Parenting, The Latest ...
If you told me when James and I were first married 15 years ago that we would be doing martial arts together, I would have laughed in your face. Being Asian doesn’t mean I know karate. James would always joke, “Don’t mess with my wife. She’s...
by Arlene | Apr 1, 2014 | Health, The Latest ...
When was the last time you were still? Remember the words of Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among all the nations. I will be exalted in the earth!” You may not be able to sit on a rock overlooking a stream today (most...
by Arlene | Mar 26, 2014 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Here’s a joke I can relate to: Wife: I baked two kinds of cookies today. Would you like to take your pick? Husband: No, thanks. I’ll use my hammer. Yup…James didn’t marry me for my cooking or baking skills (although my grilling skills are...
