There have been a few key parenting books and resources that have helped me as a mom. I can specifically remember the change in my attitude and outlook after absorbing them. Parenting with Love and Logic Parenting With Love And Logic This book just made SO much sense to me. It helped me to be [...]
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Faithfulness makes things grow. If we water our garden faithfully it will grow. If we bake faithfully every day, our skills will grow. If we run 500 yards every day, our ability to run fast and far will grow. It’s how we’re made. Things done faithfully ALWAYS grow. The amount of time we choose to [...]
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It’s been kind of insanely crazy around these parts the past couple of weeks. For example, I got excited when I found out my local coffee shop now opens at 5am instead of 5:30am so I could go get 30 more minutes of work done. Who does that? Not me, I’m normally sleeping at 5am. [...]
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Note from Kat: Today’s post is written by my friend Katie. Kat…Katie. Confusing, I know. I may ask her to change her name. Nonetheless, I love this post and I pray it’s an encouragement to you! :: I pray for God to strengthen me. Over and over I plead for Him to make me stronger [...]
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Hi friends! I just wanted to write a quick post to let you know I’ve been having some computer issues. If you have emailed me, posted in the forums, or contacted me via Twitter or Facebook, it might take a few days for me to get back to you. I’d hoped to share the Hello [...]
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(Note from Kat: This is a guest post from the always amazing Katie Orr.) You ladies are awesome. I put a plea out there for my bedtime woes, and you came to my rescue! Here is what all you marvelous mommas suggested for a stress-free bedtime. Photo Credit Establish a Routine Kids need to know [...]
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WooHoo!! Registration is now open for the Hello Mornings Challenge. You can visit the Hello Mornings information page for details or you can go ahead and… If you have any questions about the registration form, visit this page and if you have further questions, you can come ask them in our forums. Finally, if you’re [...]
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Note from Kat: The following post is from monthly contributor Lara Williams. If you resemble the majority of North American women preparing for Christmas, then your brain may be close to spinning. We have company to plan for, presents to buy, cookies to bake, and hearts to prepare. It can overwhelm even the most Martha [...]
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(Note from Kat: My dear friend Katie is one of the new Inspired To Action monthly contributors. I hope you’ll help make her feel welcome today!) Bedtime Woes So, I’ve been feeling a bit stuck about bedtime around here. My older two, who are six and almost four are loving the “I’m hungry/thirsty/not sleepy/anything-else-they-can-think-of-that-can-get-them-out-of-going-to-sleep” game. [...]
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Photo by Lana Stewart I recently realized that there is a big difference between “neat” and “organized.” When I simply make a space neat, it becomes messy very quickly. When I make a space organized, it stays neat much more easily and for a much longer period of time. Organizing a space takes more work, [...]

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