I have been reading a blog that is to help with weight loss. Her principles of “Eat4Today” is something we can use in every aspect of our lives. Katie sets goals for herself everyday, but only for that day. As someone who struggles with my weight I especially liked this site. It focuses on one …
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Setting the Timer
Have you ever heard yourself say “come on, come on, get busy, we have to hurry” Over and over and over? Then you find yourself losing your cool, getting frustrated, because your little one wants to “dilly-dally”. They are so easily distracted, and couldn’t care less about whether or not they get the job done. …
Welcom Gabriel Darance!
For those of you who don’t know, Kelly Krausse is our newest additon to 1smartmom, she contributes with “Journey’s with Kelly”, an adoptive moms journey. She , along with Hubby David, and Zach and brother Mitchell (not pictured) are excited to announce their newest addition to their family…Gabriel Darance Krausse, (Gabe) 8lbs. 6 oz, and …
Fun Friday!
Thanks to Marie Davis for sharing this with me!
Thankful Thursday!
Did you know that it takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile? Did you know that studies show, just the simple act of smiling can actually cause a chemical reaction in your body? Did you know that movement, dancing being my favorite, releases endorphines and other chemicals that fight depression? Did you …
Live On Purpose
Lisa Welchel had her daughter, Clancy, post a story she had written on Lisa’s blog, Coffee Talk. I thought it was funny enough to pass along with this statement: Live On Purpose! Don’t let fear stop you from doing what You love! Killed by a Bee There once was a woman named Genny who ran …
Growing Pains
Yesterday I gave some practical tips on teething. Even if you have never had a teething infant you can imagine that it would be very painful. A sharp object pushing it’s way through the gums in your mouth, the gums swelling and sore to the touch. Worse than a splinter, and not even able to …
Teething
If you have an infant and have not already experienced teething, you will soon enough. It is a painful time for both mom and baby because there is not a whole lot that can be done for them. Even the greatest of mothers can become frustrated and realize the helpless feeling in this situation. Teething …
Proverbs 31 Woman…Are You Kidding Me?
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies…Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband [also], and he praiseth her….The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil….Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] …
Thankful Thursday
I am thankful that children are more forgiving than most. After not being the “smartest mom” yesterday, I am thankful that at the end of the day my kids still say, “I love you mommy.” I am thankful for my children just being in my life; they are my reminders to not take life so …