The Symbolism and Beauty of Growing Poppies
In Christianity, the poppy symbolizes not only the blood of Christ, but his resurrection and ascent to Heaven. Did you know that many scholars believe that Peter was talking about poppies when he said, "All people are li...
Five Fixes for Unhealthy Tech
Proverbs 22:6 tells us to raise our children in the way they should go. Galatians 5:19-22 reminds us of the fruit we are to look for in our lives and hearts. Today we'll talk about how to do the first when the second isn't go...
Twelve Prayers for Your Children Straight from the Bible
Every night when I pray for my children, I tend to recite the same things. I struggle with putting the words together of exactly how I want to pray. Last year, one of my kids' teachers blessed me with bible verses. I have kep...
Want Your Adult Children To Visit More Often? Follow These Rules.
I hear them all the time - complaints from women my age saying that their adult kids don't visit them often enough. I remember being a busy young mom and my mother was always guilting me to visit her. Yes, I was super bus...
God on the Go: Distractions - With Criticism
Julie takes on the world of criticism, putting it under the microscope and showing us how it differs from helpful feedback. With a sprinkle of wisdom from her kids' dance battles and scripture, she champions the art of stayin...
Handcrafting Spring Flowers With Paper
Spring has sprung! Nothing can match the beauty of a sunny spring day in the Pacific Northwest. It's our reward for lasting through all the gray winter days. I was telling my dentist how happy I am to stick my hands in the di...
Tender and Juicy Blackberry Sage Pork Chops for an Economically Delicious Meal
Looking for something new to add to your menu? Try these delicious, economical, and elegant looking blackberry sage pork chops! Ingredients 4 thin center cut pork chops (about 1 lb. total) ($4.15) pinch of salt and pepper ($0...
When You Have An Imperfect Mother
For you, Mother's Day may be a special time to honor your mom. And, isn't it wonderful that we have a national day set aside to do just that? But, what about those of us who have had a difficult relationship with our moms? ...
Ten Mother's Day Breakfasts that Kids Can Actually Make
We all know the cliché - mom awakes on Mother's Day to a surprise breakfast in bed of barely-palatable eggs and an unbelievable mess in the kitchen. This year, it doesn't have to be so. Here are some delicious breakfas...
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Labels with Cally Logan
What have you been labeled with? Shy, gregarious, a wallflower, a leader? Cally Logan joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr to talk about why we label ourselves and the people in our lives, how those labels can be limiting o...
Mom: Enjoy Your Mother's Day with These Five Steps
Mother's Day can be amazing. But it can also be disappointing. When expectations are high, it's easy to be let down. Add in unpredictable kids, mood swings, and relationship challenges and it's not uncommon for Mother's Day t...
Helping Our Children Experience Awe
Today we sit down with uber-dad, top-tier nerd, and my good friend Justin Pavey to talk about how we can help our children see more of God through the talents, interests, and opportunities he's given us.
Aging With Grace Takes Discipline
I was sitting on the couch the other day just thinking about how I miss my younger body. My teenage and 20-year-old body required zero maintenance and yet was in peak condition. I could throw anything at it and it would take ...
Stretch Your Steak. Save Money While Eating Well.
Today I heard a news piece on the radio that grocery prices are 25% higher than they were four years ago. I knew prices had increased, but 25 percent? That's staggering. Meanwhile, most people's wages have not risen 25 percen...
