by Sami | May 8, 2013 | Books, Parenting, Reviews
Although the weather has been quite tempermental in the past weeks, it should surprise no-one that summer is right around the corner. And if your kids are old enough to play outside, then it’s only a matter of time before you hear them say, “Mom, I’m...
by Sami | May 8, 2013 | Deals & Freebies, Parenting
The perennial question when it comes to Mother’s Day presents seems to always be this: to make homemade or buy? On the “Family Friendly Morning Show” this week I shared my 3 step to success to make this a happy Mother’s Day for every mom out...
by Sami | May 7, 2013 | Articles, Faith, Family, Tommy Nelson
Being is mom is exhilarating, fulfilling and comforting… but at the same time it can be nerve-wracking, frustrating and downright scary! Never has that been more true than in our world today. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans....
by Sami | Apr 22, 2013 | Family, Kid Tip
To be completely transparent, I get approached frequently by brands, organizations & websites looking to me to help promote their material. But I take this platform very seriously and still imagine it’s just me writing to my best friend on here…even...
by Sami | Apr 20, 2013 | Articles, Faith, Forgiveness, My Story, Parenting, Peace, Prayer
When news came of the Boston Marathon bomber suspect finally being apprehended last night, there was a thrill that came over the nation. I can only imagine that Bostonians in particular experienced a sense of relief that this terrorist had been caught and a sense of...
by Sami | Apr 10, 2013 | Family, Parenting
One of the toughest jobs I face as a parent is how to help my kids handle hurt. I don’t care whether or not the hurt is physical or emotional (and I know there will be a TON of both of the course of my children’s lives), it breaks my heart as a mom!...