by Sami | Jun 29, 2016 | Faith, FaithGateway, Parenting, Tommy Nelson
Wake up, get dressed, read the Bible, do devotions, pray, drink water, brew tea, make breakfast for the kids, get in a load of laundry, clean up the kitchen from last night, pack bags for swim team, fill water bottles…and that’s all before the kids even woke up. I...
by Sami | Jun 18, 2016 | Deals & Freebies, Giveaway, Parenting, TV
Disclosure: I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but it fit so perfectly with our family and our values, not only did I know I needed to participate, but I knew you all would agree and benefit as well. All opinions below are my own. Have you heard...
by Sami | May 12, 2016 | Faith, Kid Tip, Tommy Nelson
I’ve always thought I’d have to work hard to coax the right friendships with my daughter, but I’ll be honest, I never gave the same amount of thought towards my son’s friendships. After all, he’s my baby, so wouldn’t he just naturally want to hang out with me and my...
by Sami | Apr 20, 2016 | Faith, Family, Kid Tip, Parenting, Tommy Nelson
Let’s face it, leaving our kids is never easy. It doesn’t matter whether you’re leaving your newborn overnight for the first time or trusting your teenagers to stay home alone while you and your husband get some much needed time away together; any...
by Sami | Mar 2, 2016 | Articles, Faith, Family, Parenting, Tommy Nelson
What little girl doesn’t dream about becoming a princess? The thought of tiaras, castles and gowns alone can cause internal squeals of delight. Add in the bevy of beauties Disney dazzles before our daughters on a daily basis and you can see why our little girls find a...
by Sami | Feb 10, 2016 | Articles, Faith, FaithGateway, Family, Kid Tip, Tommy Nelson
We are called to be more like Christ. Right? I mean, I know we all know that as Christians, but sometimes that is easier said than done! We are filled with the Holy Spirit, so the same characteristics that Jesus embodies live within us as well. But sometimes we have...