Feb 15, 2013 | Bedlam Moments, Encouragement for Moms
As the door screeched open, my feet met muddy water. Having been gone all day, exhaustion hit. I entered my haven, anticipating my place of refuge, yet on entry to that supposed respite from the frantic world, mud greeted me. I took a few steps further, and I stumbled...
Aug 17, 2012 | Encouragement for Moms, Homeschooling, Intentional Living, Parenting
Within a few weeks, kids everywhere will be back in school. Whether one schools at home or structured in the classroom, I find that the start of the school year gives way to a plethora of opportunities that just begs the teaching of some huge life lessons. Admittedly,...
Jun 28, 2012 | Bedlam Moments, Encouragement for Moms
Last week, a reader left a comment. “Jen, I just opened up my new issue of All You magazine and saw you featured. How Cool!” It was at that moment that I realized I had not yet renewed my subscription to one of my favorites magazines. Of course, my...
Jul 15, 2009 | Encouragement for Moms, Parenting
In a culture that screams “Yes” to everyone and everything that the world has to offer, I can be that mean mom who says “No” quite often. “No” to ideology that says truth is relative. “No” to many movies, music and...
