Posts by Becky
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
Valentine’s Day! Tomorrow is the day. No doubt if you have children in preschool or elementary school, the preparations for February 14th are in full swing. Love is definitely in the air! Here are a few ideas for you and yours to make the day special. • Prepare a breakfast of pink pancakes topped with…
Read MoreA Fascinating Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is next week, February 14th. What are your expectations for the day, a romantic candlelight dinner, gorgeous red roses, a heart-shaped box of chocolates? It’s so easy to get caught up in the trappings of the day. What if your Valentine’s Day was fascinating this year? I hope your curiosity is piqued! Heather Larson,…
Read MoreQuiet Time
This month we’ve cleared the clutter from the mudroom and logistically laid out the laundry room. We tackled the family calendar, creating margin for what’s really important. And we organized all those fabulous recipes. This week we’re getting a bit more personal. So, how’s your daily quiet time with God? Do you sometimes get so wrapped…
Read MoreOrganizing Bulging Boxes of Recipes
Everyone has pet peeves. One thing that really bugs me is not being able to find what I’m looking for, when I need it. It’s frustrating! For example, I was planning on making my sister’s amazing Turtle Tart and could not, for the life of me, find the recipe in my bulging boxes of recipes.…
Read MoreChaotic Calendar: Calming Family Schedules
We’ve been organizing all month! The mudroom’s clutter is corralled and the laundry room is arranged for active duty. Let’s tackle the chaotic calendar! Use these tried and true tips for calming family schedules in your home. “Calendar Chaos” is a popular class I lead. Every family struggles in one way or another with determining what…
Read MoreLaundry Room Logistics
This month it’s time to get ORGANIZED! I hope last week’s blog post helped you to corral the clutter in your mudroom or entryway. It always feels good to get a room arranged so it functions well for the family. Another hard-working room in the house is the laundry room. This room typically gets a…
Read MoreCorralling Clutter
Have you noticed how organized the natural world is? God is all about order. He specifically designed the universe and our little blue planet in six days. The sun rises each morning and sets each evening. There’s a rhythm to the tides. The seasons are preset; spring, summer, fall, and winter. Look closely at a…
Read MoreThank You Very Much
It’s the day after Christmas. Hopefully it’s a slow day, one in which you and your family can relax and enjoy one another’s company. It’s a day to appreciate the blessings of the season and the presents received. It’s also time to say thanks to the generous givers of the gifts. Why? Family members and friends…
Read MoreBring It Home at Christmas
The December blog posts have been to encourage you to slow down, serve others, and enjoy family Christmas traditions. In essence, creating a more purposeful and thoughtful holiday season. In light of the horrific tragedy in Newtown, CT focusing on matters of faith seems more important than ever. There’s only One who can overcome evil…
Read More6 Actions to Help Kids Deal with the Newtown Tragedy
Lori Wildenberg, my ministry partner, and I have a post on our ministry page regarding the Newtown massacre to help families navigate at this most difficult time. Please take a few moments to link to 1 Corinthians 13 Parenting for the post, 6 Actions to Help Kids Deal with the Newtown Tragedy. With sadness and…
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