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A Brief Hello Mornings Update

January 13, 2012 General

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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5 Amazing Quotes to Inspire Your Hello Mornings or Your 2012

January 11, 2012 Get Inspired

Here are some of my favorite quotes, along with a little comment about why I think it applies to all of you who are taking on the Challenge of “maximizing your mornings.” I hope they inspire you! He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. Jim Elliot [...]

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Why You Aren’t Supposed To Be Good Enough

January 9, 2012 Get Inspired

Life Lessons from a Little Boy The other day I found my little boy in the living room with the fan on ultra-super-insane high speed. He was standing on the couch arms outstretched…waiting. Then, with all his might, he jumped. “Mama, if I catch the wind, I can fly. Watch!” I know what you’re thinking, [...]

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Free Hello Mornings Bible Study and Bonus Printables!

January 6, 2012 Create An Effective Morning Routine

We have some fun goodies for you today! The Hello Mornings Bible Study I’m happy to announce the Hello Mornings Challenge Winter 2012 Bible Study. Katie Orr and Lara Williams have been working hard on it and I must stay it’s excellent. Simple yet in-depth. We’ll be studying Psalms and the theme of our study [...]

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Maybe I’ve Ruined My Kids

January 4, 2012 Get Inspired

(Note from Kat: This is a guest post from monthly contributor (and inspiring friend) Lara Williams. ) Sometimes I wonder if I’ve completely ruined my kids. I see them copying the sin that have tried to lay down over and over again, and I’m certain. I did it. I ruined them. flickr photo credit [...]

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Last Day to Register for the Hello Mornings Challenge

January 3, 2012 Create An Effective Morning Routine

Today is the last day to register for the Hello Mornings Challenge. If you or your friends want to sign up, please do so as soon as possible. I will close the registration form promptly at 5:30am CST tomorrow morning. Click this link or the button below to register or learn more about the Hello [...]

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My Twin Wrote A Song with Ann Voskamp

January 2, 2012 Recommended Music

Hello Mornings Meetup One of the sweetest moments of 2011, for me, was in October at the Relevant blog conference where we had a Hello Mornings meet up. It was such a sweet time of fellowship with some of the women weâ€™ve been sharing our mornings with for the past year. photo credit To make [...]

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This Blog Post Is Really Short Because…

December 30, 2011 Get Inspired

…I won’t always be the only girl he sings his songs to. The dishes, laundry and crushed up Cheerios will always be around. Let’s go enjoy our kids today. (Need some ideas? Try these.)

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A 12 Word Post on Selecting Goals for the New Year

December 28, 2011 Get Inspired

Need goals? Imagine who you want your kids to become. Be that. :: fyi: Registration for the Hello Mornings Challenge ends on January 2. Join us? This post was originally shared on 12/28/10.

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A Secret Weapon for Stressful Holiday Situations

December 21, 2011 Becoming A Patient Mother

photo credit Note from Kat: This is a guest post from one of my dearest friends, Kellye. She does a lot to help with Hello Mornings (have you registered yet?). I hope you’ll make her feel welcome today! Also? This picture TOTALLY cracked us up… A Secret Weapon Against Holiday Stress I love what Kat [...]