by Arlene | Apr 8, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
I recently read a fantastic blog post by Tim Elmore titled, Three Huge Mistakes We Make Leading Kids…and How to Correct Them. It’s been tweeted more than 5400 times and has over 600 comments. I’d say Elmore has hit a nerve! I think his post is...
by Arlene | Apr 4, 2013 | Marriage, Parenting, The Latest ...
How would you like to become a better mom? Get a plan for your finances? Feel closer to your spouse? See positive results in your parenting? Get ready to be motivated and equipped because my amazing friend Hannah Keeley has put together a Mom Mastery Summit that you...
by Arlene | Apr 1, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Here are some of my favorite Easter photos from this weekend. Lucy is all about the Easter bunny. She loves, loves, loves that bunny! I tell her that the Easter bunny represents new life and there’s new life in Christ. My favorite photo is Lucy dressed up as...
by Arlene | Mar 28, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
As you think about the events of Easter, perhaps you consider happenings such as the Last Supper, Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane, Judas’ betrayal, and Christ’s death and resurrection. And rightfully so! But if you turn, not in the Gospels, but to the...
by Arlene | Mar 25, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
If your children are being raised in Sunday school, it’s possible that they hear the word Easter and think, I already know about that. In fact to be completely honest, that’s true of us adults too. Why not make some Easter moments for kids that will come alive this...
by Arlene | Mar 22, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Your kids are home for spring break. Now what are you going to do with them? My kids have two weeks off for spring break. In the past, we have taken road trips or had visiting relatives. These things are exciting. This year, there are no travel plans. No incoming...
by Arlene | Mar 14, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
There are countless articles about how to get your kids out the door in the morning. And for good reason! Lots of us struggle with this on a regular basis. My kids are in 3rd grade and 1st grade. My firstborn is a rules-keeping, structure loving, firstborn...
by Arlene | Mar 7, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
You want to have meaningful conversations with your family. But sometimes you just don’t know how to get the ball rolling. When you’re sitting at your next meal, try asking a few intentional questions. You don’t want to “over-program”...
by Arlene | Mar 4, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
My husband James usually bikes the kids into school. If he can’t, I usually drive them. This morning however he asked, “Would you like to bike with them?” The dreaded bike ride. The real answer was, “No.” But the good mom in me wanted...
by Arlene | Feb 26, 2013 | Podcast, The Latest ...
Download the podcast or listen to it now: [iframe src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/2229913/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/yes” height=”100″ width=”480″ scrolling=”no”] I have been...
by Arlene | Feb 25, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
I wrote a commentary for the Christian Examiner this month about a sticky subject for many: submission. Here’s how it starts: If you want to have a lively discussion, just ask this question at your next dinner party, “Do you think a wife is supposed to submit...
by Arlene | Feb 21, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
It’s time to unwind and relax. You want to get a movie to watch that both you and hubby will enjoy. But you don’t know what to get next. Here are 25 date night movies that James and I have enjoyed from Netflix. They are not in order of preference. 1....
by Arlene | Feb 18, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
How did your Valentine’s Day go last week? I talk often about dating on a budget because many people ask how to go out without spending too much money. I’m happy to report James and I went out on a cheap date for less than $25 on Saturday night to...
by Arlene | Feb 14, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Happy Valentine’s Day friends! I spent much of the day with the MOPS and Moms Next group at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Santa Ana. We talked about how to have happier husbands so it was a good reminder to all of us (me included) on this holiday. I came home...
by Arlene | Feb 13, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
What can you and your sweetheart do to bring a new twist to your daily grind? I talk with K-LOVE reporter Rafael Sierra today about what you can do on your next coffee date to mix things up. And remember – these dates work for after Valentine’s Day too!...
by Arlene | Feb 13, 2013 | Health, The Latest ...
When it comes to temptation, nothing packs a punch like chocolate. For centuries, chocolate has been loved by the people of the world, from drinking it in cocoa to eating it in bars. So what is a woman who is trying to lose weight supposed to do about the delicious...
by Arlene | Feb 12, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Holidays are a great time to make memories with your toddler. Here are ten easy, cheap ways for moms to make a big impression on this Valentine’s Day: Fill their shoes with a sweet treat. When it’s time to put their shoes on, they will be thrilled to find a little...
by Arlene | Feb 11, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, the spotlight is often on women. Just look at the advertisements. Chocolate truffles, diamond tennis bracelets and floral arrangements abound. Not exactly what men want on February 14th. So what does your husband want on...
by Arlene | Feb 7, 2013 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about eating chocolate candy and red hots (although that may be what your child thinks). It’s a great day to show your child what it means to show love to others. Toddlers probably won’t get much out of a heart to heart talk about the...
by Arlene | Feb 5, 2013 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
It’s time for a makeup giveaway from my wonderful Mary Kay consultant Tina Smith! What’s better than new make up? FREE new make up! In honor of Valentine’s Day, we’re giving away a beautiful gold beauty case with a Rockin’ Red lip...
by Arlene | Feb 4, 2013 | Marriage, The Latest ...
What does a man need most from his wife? Is a wife really responsible to make his her husband happy? You can listen to my answer on Dr. Gary Chapman’s radio program Building Relationships. I was so honored to talk to Dr. Gary Chapman of The Five Love...
by Arlene | Feb 1, 2013 | Health, The Latest ...
It’s the biggest chow fest of the year, Super Bowl Sunday. With millions of people gathered around their televisions, there’s only one thing to do, snack all day! Surrounded by chips, dip, pizza, buffalo wings and soda, what’s a person supposed to do who is trying...
by Arlene | Jan 30, 2013 | Health, The Latest ...
Perhaps you have read about my family’s chocolate covered popcorn contest and how it’s motivating us to lose weight and exercise. I am happy to report that I have reached my goal to lose my Christmas weight and am now eligible to eat the championship...
by Arlene | Jan 28, 2013 | Health, The Latest ...
I must confess. If something unhealthy and yummy is in my house, I will track it down and eat it. The war of weight loss is often waged in the supermarket, in the grocery aisles, at the end caps, and finally at the checkout stand! So…here are three grocery...
