by Arlene | Jun 14, 2012 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
Fresh off my high of a fun interview on FamilyLife Today, I sat in seat 17D, awaiting takeoff. I opened my book by Og Mandino, A Better Way to Live. Here’s what I read: Be forever on guard against the terrible traps of false pride and conceit that can halt...
by Arlene | Jun 13, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
What a blast I had at Family Life Today! Here I am with hosts Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine. These men are down to earth, full of wisdom, and very funny! If you’ve ever listened to Car Talk, these guys can go back and forth with each other like Click and...
by Arlene | Jun 12, 2012 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
I’m on my way to Little Rock AR to tape interviews with FamilyLife tomorrow. I sat next to a woman who was terrified of flying and I was able to talk with her and hopefully make her flight more pleasant. All was going very smoothly. Then it was time to...
by Arlene | Jun 10, 2012 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
I often listen to FamilyLife Today on the radio here in San Diego at 12:00 pm on KPRZ when I’m in the car. Lucy asks for “usic” which is her way of saying “music,” but I tell her, “Sorry, mommy wants to listen to FamilyLife...
by Arlene | Jun 6, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
Here’s Lucy at a recent BBQ. She found a watering can and it became a quick favorite. Who needs toys when you have a watering can? Last night, I had trouble sleeping. I wasn’t particularly stressed or upset, but as I laid on my bed, my mind was spinning....
by Arlene | May 31, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Here’s Noelle on her first day of school in kindergarten. So much to learn. New kids to meet. A teacher to get to know. It honestly feels like yesterday that I dropped her off in that kinder classroom. And today, it’s already her last day of...
by Arlene | May 25, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
I’ve discovered a new class at my 24-Hour Fitness: Boot Camp. Goodbye boring workout. Hello soreness, sweating, and sleep deprivation. I was invited to the class by a couple probably in their 60s that I met in the gym. I think that’s a pretty cool way...
by Arlene | May 22, 2012 | Arlene's Adventures, The Latest ...
Last week, I heard a timely message on Turning Point radio with Dr. David Jeremiah. His message was titled “The Open Door” and he talked about how in his earlier years, his type A personality would want to push open doors. Now he looks back and sees that...
by Arlene | May 14, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Wow, the kids really outdid themselves this year for Mother’s Day! Kudos to their wonderful teachers at school and church for helping them make these masterpieces. Look at my beautiful yellow corsage made by Ethan! I wore it to church proudly on...
by Arlene | May 13, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Happy Mother’s Day dear friends! I must admit I am coming into this Mother’s Day weary. I’m feeling the weight of all those “mommy” “mommy” “mommy”‘s uttered during the week. Parenthood is not for the faint...
by Arlene | May 8, 2012 | Books I Like, The Latest ...
Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, “What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” – C.S. Lewis I love this quote in Tracey Bianchi’s book Mom Connection: Creating Vibrant Relationships in the Midst of...
by Arlene | May 2, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
I was talking to a friend who is turning the big 5-0. She was considering a half-marathon to celebrate. I am not a runner so this didn’t have any appeal to me, but I thought, “How cool to make such a great goal and memory to commemorate a birthday.”...
by Arlene | May 2, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
Our 10 day Daniel fast has come to an end. Eating was fun today and so was drinking a cup of coffee! My son Ethan was so conscious during our fast saying things like “Mom, you can’t eat that pasta.” So when I told him last night, “We’re...
by Arlene | Apr 30, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
Wahoo! It’s wonderful to be on Day 9 of eating only veggies, fruits, nuts and beans. We’ve drank a lot of green this past week. After the fast is over, will my family continue juicing? James thinks juicing is overrated and a whole lot of effort. Why not...
by Arlene | Apr 27, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
Here’s a typical meal during the Daniel fast. Veggies and brown rice, kale chips (I’ll tell you how to make these) and fresh juice. There have been many wonderful things that have happened in my life during this Daniel fast so far. Here are two: When...
by Arlene | Apr 24, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
When we decided to juice more veggies and fruits, we considered buying a juicer. Our garage sale treasure from 13 years ago – the Champion juicer with the killer engine – was inconvenient to use. It has a small spout so you have to cut all your fruits...
by Arlene | Apr 24, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
I’ve only been to a spa a few times in my life – partly because of cost and partly because I’m pragmatic (I don’t have time for spas!). Yet I cannot deny the value of relaxing and pampering. We can get so stressed that we’re just...
by Arlene | Apr 23, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
The day before we began our Daniel fast, we filled two shopping carts full of veggies and fruits at Sprouts. The bill was $60 – I’m interested to see how long it will last and will keep you posted. So far, it’s pretty economical because we still...
by Arlene | Apr 21, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
Have you seen this movie? A few weeks ago, a friend came over for a birthday party drinking only juice. She told us she was on a juice fast. She was not eating anything – not even fruits – just juicing them. I thought it sounded crazy. Why was she on a...
by Arlene | Apr 16, 2012 | Health, Parenting, The Latest ...
What is something you can learn to do this spring? Ice skating may not instantly come to mind, but that’s something our kids tried for the first time. They were invited to a birthday party at the ice rink. They were a little bit reluctant but mostly excited to...
by Arlene | Apr 12, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
I said to James yesterday, “If chocolate didn’t exist, I wouldn’t have to worry about my weight very much.” Chocolate is my downfall. That means I am having a hard time using willpower against all the candy in bags my kids have leftover from...
by Arlene | Apr 6, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
These are my favorite non-fattening Easter eggs! I bought these a few years ago from Family Life Today. I have thoroughly enjoyed sharing the eggs with my kids. Inside each egg, you find an object that has to do with Jesus’ death and resurrection. I shared the...
by Arlene | Mar 30, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
When you’re trying to lose weight, coffee can be a great friend or foe. If you drink it black, call it friend. If you drink it with flavored creamer topped with whipped cream, call it foe. As for me, I can’t drink it black, but I have found a zero...
by Arlene | Mar 27, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
We celebrated some birthdays this month and chances are, you did too. Whether it’s a family member, friend, or one of your child’s classmates – there is always a party to go to. Which is a good thing…except for those ever present desserts. ...
