Confessions of a Harried Mama {Reaching Across Fences}

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If you watch commercials, you see motherhood being depicted as either all happiness, joy, and unicorns sneezing rainbows or else unending torture and torment.  Neither view is right-on 100% of the time.

It’s so easy to get caught up in perfectionism in mothering. It’s not always the mommy wars competition. It’s an underlying realization . . . → Read More: Confessions of a Harried Mama {Reaching Across Fences}

Wearing Two Babes {Wordless Wednesday}

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Wearing two babes to stop the crying. One more painting and whining at the table. Dinner still finished on time. Just one of THOSE days.

Have you had a day like that recently? Tell me about it!

 

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Alexa Rank: The Basics {Bloggy Basics}

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What is Alexa?

Alexa is one of the top (and most important) blog and website ranking programs out there.  No matter if you are working on bettering your rank or not, your site is ranked.

Why is Alexa Rank important?

Honestly, it may not be important for you.  It is good, however, to have . . . → Read More: Alexa Rank: The Basics {Bloggy Basics}

Salvation Stories Saturday

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You know that burning feeling ~ that excitement when you know you are following God’s leading?

Yeah – that’s right now.

Excitement and nervousness all tied together!

You see, God planted this little idea in my heart a little while back and it has been growing. And growing. And growing.  I hope I have . . . → Read More: Salvation Stories Saturday

Customized Books for Children {Giveaway}

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you have heard how important it is to read to our children to encourage them to love reading as they grow.  I’ve been fortunate that 2 of my 3 boys absolutely love books and story time. I do, however, know that some . . . → Read More: Customized Books for Children {Giveaway}

Summer Patio Retreat Giveaway Blogger Signups

Mom to Bed by 8 ‘Iowa-Mom’, Powered By Mom and Mommy and Baby Reviews and Giveaways is proud to present the The Summer Patio Retreat Giveaway Event, June 18 to July 2. Details: This is a free blogger event, open worldwide and blog accepting sign ups now. Join the Summer Patio . . . → Read More: Summer Patio Retreat Giveaway Blogger Signups

Cooling the Dinnertime Crucible in 5 Steps

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I started writing a “5 Steps to…” post a few days ago about struggles around dinner time. God had other plans. He took that post in a whole different direction. Now that the foundation has been laid, it’s time for the practical application!

Cooling the Dinnertime Crucible in 5 Steps: Plan. Take those . . . → Read More: Cooling the Dinnertime Crucible in 5 Steps