Parenting in the “Entertain Me” Age
December 6, 2010 by Sarah
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Pin it“Will you play with me, Mom?” “”I’m bored.” “What is there to do today?” “Can we watch a movie?” “Can you go outside with us?” On one hand, I am really glad that my kids want to spend time with me. And I really love spending time with them, as well. But it seems [...]
My Fave Droid Apps, Published at BabyCenter.com!
November 22, 2010 by Sarah
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Pin itBabyCenter.com officially re-launched their blog, Momformation, in September with a new look, new content, and new writers! Momformation has a great collection of voices, with over 30 bloggers contributing regularly I’ve recently joined BabyCenter.com’s Momformation Blog Network, a handpicked group of 50 to 100 mom and dad bloggers from all stages of parenthood. In [...]
Word Wednesday: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
November 2, 2010 by Sarah
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Pin itI praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139: 14 Shared at 5 Minutes for Mom, and Internet Cafe Devotions
Toy Story 3 On Ice in Charlotte (Discount Codes!)
October 5, 2010 by Sarah
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Pin itLast year about this time, I had never been to a Disney on Ice show, and had no idea what I was missing! Last October we attended Disney on Ice: Celebrations in Charlotte, and were blown away by the show! After being rather complacent about attending Disney on Ice shows in the past, I [...]
What’s That S’pposed to Mean?
August 27, 2010 by Sarah
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Pin itMy kids often say things to me, that upon later pondering, I have to say, “Wait, what’s that s’pposed to mean!?” Here’s a good one: Hip Chick (9yo): “Mom, what are you doing tomorrow?” Me: “Well, I’m going to write a little in the morning, then I have a meeting before I pick you [...]
Fruit of the Spirit: Back to My Roots This Week
July 12, 2010 by Sarah
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Pin itNo, I’m not talking about my gray roots (I blame my dad), although I do have a hair appointment tomorrow to insure no one knows this isn’t my natural color. You won’t tell, right? Anyway, this week I’m leading the music at our church’s VBS, and I’m so excited! Many moons ago (before I [...]
“Am I Doing Something Wrong?”
July 1, 2010 by Sarah
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Pin itTonight, a friend of mine posted a question on Facebook. One of those exasperated calls for help, where you just want to know that you’re not the only one having a hard time with this “Mom” thing. She ended with the statement, “Maybe I’m doing something wrong.” I know that this friend does her [...]
Will You Join the M.O.B. Society?
May 27, 2010 by Sarah
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Pin itI am so excited to have Brooke McGlothlin guest posting today, about a great new project for Moms Of Boys! Now I am not in this group… yet! I have three girls. However, hopefully some day (not too soon) my girls will be bringing home new additions to our family- boys. And hopefully, they [...]
A Lesson in Choices
March 31, 2010 by Sarah
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Pin itThey say, “Be careful what you wish for,” right? What would you say if you had the choice to eat only candy all day, or eat only regular food for the day? Well, my high-spirited husband spontaneously decided to pose this dilemma to our three daughters last week. I listened intently from the bedroom [...]
Easter Crafts with the HP Web Printer!
Pin itThis week, my kids are SO into Easter Crafts! We have been reading the Passion Week Story, and doing Bible activities, but we also love doing crafts with eggs, baskets and bunnies! One of our favorite things to do with our HP Touchsmart Web Printer is to print out activity and craft sheets for [...]
Teaching Your Child to Read (My Friend Morgan’s Advice)
March 23, 2010 by Sarah
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Pin itMy great friend Morgan is visiting this week from Sugar Jones’ neck of the woods- California! I’ve seen her about once a year since she moved from NC, and we are thrilled to have them here! Morgan and I were talking about homeschooling, since she is homeschooling her kindergarten daughter. Morgan mentioned that her [...]
GET REAL on MomTV moves to Primetime Wednesdays
March 16, 2010 by Sarah
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Pin itI am SO excited to be moving my MomTV Live Video Show to Wednesdays at 8PM eastern! I have loved being at 1:00 in the afternoon, too, but it’s so busy for me on Thursdays that the change is going to be a lot better and more relaxed. I’m still a little nervous about [...]
Will You Count Your Kids in the US Census?
March 5, 2010 by Sarah
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Pin it“[An] Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct.” ~The US Constitution So this is it: 2010, the year of the census. Now, being a conservative libertarian [...]
How Do you Encourage Your Kids?
February 23, 2010 by Sarah
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Pin itAt the BlissDom Conference this year, Hallmark asked bloggers how we encourage our kids. Sarah Mueller, a writer for Hallmark, interviewed me at the conference as I chose a card from the new kids’ collection. In the video, I explain how I encourage each one of my children differently, according to their uniqueness. Each [...]
The Inspiration to Adopt: God’s Calling, a Guest Post by Kim Young
February 21, 2010 by Sarah
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Pin itYou are in for a treat today! Welcome guest blogger Kim, from Mom Tried It. Kim does all kinds of craft projects and other neat-o things and shares them with the world! For example, her Rice Cake Revamp. Oh boy, my kids are going to love that!! But today, she’s sharing a personal story [...]
