Yesterday I talked about the importance of gathering around the dinner table. The biggest reason people do not is because of time. They do not feel they have enough time to prepare a meal. There are lots of ways to cut time and effort, remember it is the time spent at the dinner table not …
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The Family That Eats Together Stays Together
The school year has begun for us, and most everyone at this point. Back to routine, activities, and so many things that tend to pull us in all different directions. My children are still young, so it is easier to limit their activities. However, making time for the family to be together can sometimes be …
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Happy Birthday to 1Smartmom!
Yesterday, August 19th, was one year of 1smartmom! I have enjoyed writing it so much, and I hope you have enjoyed reading it. It is as much a blessing to me as it is to you, an outlet to share my heart, and feel that others are being blessed. It has definitely taken on a …
Is Mcdonald’s Brainwashing Our Children?
There was a recent article in the Chicago Sun Times telling of the effect the “Golden Arches” has on our kids. “Even carrots, milk and apple juice tasted better to the kids when they were wrapped in the familiar packaging of the Golden Arches. The study had youngsters sample identical McDonald’s foods in name-brand and …
A Fresh flowing River
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.†(Luke 6:38 NIV) Yesterday, a friend of mine called me to check on me. Wanted to see if I …
What is Faith?
There are a lot of answers to this question. According to Paul in Hebrews 11:1 “…faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” I have heard this verse all my life. I know that in essence faith sees and knows what the human eye does not. Because I have …
Fun Friday: Are You Smarter Than A Preschooler?
A PRE-SCHOOL TEST FOR YOU Which way is the bus below traveling? To the left or to the right? Can’t make up your mind? Look carefully at the picture again. Still don’t know? Pre-schoolers all over the United States were shown this picture asked the same question. 90% of the pre-schooler’s gave this answer. …
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Battlefield of the Mind…Choosing to Think Positive
I am currently reading Joyce Meyer’s book “Battlefield of the Mind”. Today, I simply want to share an excerpt from this book. It has already shown me so much about my thought life. I hope this helps you, and possibly encourages you to go get the book. “For as he thinks in his heart, so …
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How Did You Get Your Husband To Let You Do That?
I am back and in full swing of routine and family life. If you are a regular reader you know that I took last week for a girls beach trip for the first time since I have been married. Kelly (From Journey’s With Kelly) joined me, her first girls trip in 13 years! We had …
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From Angel’s Husband, Ben
Angel is currently at the beach in Panama City, Florida with several of her girlfriends … enjoying some much-needed, and well-deserved vacation time. There was supposed to be an article published this morning on 1SmartMom about peroxide being a miracle cleaner, but it looks like that post was completely empty! (Maybe when she gets back …