Show Your Operation Christmas Child Love on “Shoe Tube” (and WIN!)

Operation Christmas Child blogger

One Shoebox. One Family. Packing Simple Gifts. Bringing a message to the “forgotten” of the world. “You are loved by God, and his people.” “God hears your heart.” “He came for you.” The message for our children is equally poignant. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. [...]

A Friend in Need

Johnson and johnson legacy of caring

I’ve had a story of friendship that I’ve been wanting to share lately.  Throughout my life, I’ve had the privilege to share moments with lots of friends. There are “seasons” of friendship when we walk very closely with a friend, and then there are times when the friendship lives on in our hearts until we [...]

Fresh Ideas for Greener Living

Walmart Fresh Ideas

I will never put myself forth as a “poster child” for green living. I know I have a long way to go.  But I do take little steps when I identify something we can change as a family. I do like to do research to find out if the methods I’m using really ARE greener, [...]

Get Real on MomTV: Pantry Stretch Challenge!

Pantry Stretch Show

On this episode of Get Real on MomTV, I challenge viewers to stretch the food in your pantry to save money! Watch as they give me their pantry contents, and I try to come up with meals for them. Can you use Tomatoes, Instant Oatmeal and Sardines in a meal? That’s what @Scrappinmichele had to [...]

Our Escape to the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida!

Snowy Boone NC

Back in February, our family was SO blessed to be able to escape the frigid, snowy mountains of NC to sunny (however, still pretty cold) Florida! SO we said goodbye to this: And said “Hello” to this: We had such a great time as a family at the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration (Which I [...]

Get Real on MomTV: Long- Distance Friendships

MomTV - Morgan and me

In this episode of Get Real on MomTV, my friend Morgan visits from across the country to talk about long distance friendships! We are giving tips about keeping your relationships strong and telling stories about our friendship!  There is even some hilarious appearances by our husbands.  Watch other past episodes at www.momtv.com/getrealplayback.html (Click MENU>VIEW MOVIES), [...]

GET REAL on MomTV moves to Primetime Wednesdays

New Button 300

I 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 the [...]

GET REAL on MomTV: Sharing Easter With Kids

Mom TV Easter

In this episode of Get Real, we speak with Tommy Nelson author, Beth Ryan about her children’s book, “The Flowering Cross”.  Sarah and her little assistant also show you how to prepare Resurrection Buns for Easter! This episode is sponsored by Tommy Nelson Publishing Click image to watch the show! Catch GET REAL live at [...]

How Do you Encourage Your Kids?

Hallmark Kids

At 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 of [...]

Snowboarding Through the Neighborhood

Snowbard Video

My husband’s friend Chris faces the neighborhood road, armed with a snowboard and a camera. Will he conquer the mountain, or score a big wipe out?

Get Real on MomTV: Waste Not Want Not

MomTV hannah Montana

Join me today at 1 PM est on MomTV for my live video show, Get Real! We always have a great time on Get Real, but it wouldn’t be the same without everyone who comes each week! Last night, a few friends from twitter were watching an old episode, involving a Hannah Montana wig and [...]

The Best Guacamole Ever

Guacamole

We had a really fun Super Bowl Party this year! Some long-time friends, and some new ones, came over to watch the game projected on the wall, 9′ x 6′. Of course, the highlight of the night for me was the food and fellowship. I thought I’d share my recipe for the best Guacamole ever. [...]

Jendi and I talk Simple Vlogging Tips!

I was so excited to “see” Jendi again, when she interviewed me for her website, Simple Vlogging Tips. Jendi and I started Vlogging (aka Video Blogging) near the same time (about a year ago), and we’ve gotten to know each other in person as well, meeting at last year’s Blissdom Conference. Jendi is truly a [...]

MomTV: Regular Moms… on TV!

If you’ve been hanging around my blog for any time, you have heard me talk about MomTV.com! You may have watched my show, or videos I’ve posted, or you may not even realize what it is! Mom TV is a quickly growing community designed for video sharing on topics that are important to its members. [...]

Get Real Hits the Road This Week!

Today, I will be hitting the road with Jen, from One Mom’s World, traveling to Cary, NC (my old stomping ground). Pray for her, she has to spend 6 hours with me in a car! We are going to have a great time meeting up with Maria Bailey and some other NC Bloggers to learn [...]