by Sami | Sep 9, 2016 | Faith, Parenting, Tommy Nelson
“You may not win, but you must try. Sometimes, you’ll lose, but there’s no need to cry. Win or lose, one thing that’s true… No matter what, I love you!” ~ Lysa TerKeurst from “Win or Lose I Love You!” I dare say our deepest heartache once we become parents...
by Sami | Aug 26, 2016 | Family, Parenting
Social media – the magnifier of the best moments of our life, right? Or is it? I’ve often said, I can’t imagine what I would have done if Instagram had been around when my babies were born. As someone who spends a lot of my life on social media, I always feel...
by Sami | Aug 17, 2016 | Dad, Faith, Family, Parenting, Tommy Nelson
My dad died recently. He was 89. If you’re assuming he was quite a bit older than I was, you’d be correct – 49 years my senior to be exact. While some may argue that I was at a disadvantage by having a father old enough to be my grandfather, I’d have to...
by Sami | Jul 12, 2016 | Family, Kid Tip, Parenting, TV
Compassionate kids don’t happen automatically. On Talk of the Town, I discussed how to effectively model compassion within the walls of our homes so we can launch our kids into adulthood without a sense of entitlement and with a heart to help others: * Help your...
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...
