From One Mom To Another

I am not a perfect mother. I am not a perfect wife, and I am not a perfect woman. Big shock?! Yeah well, let me just go ahead and put it out there. Have you ever had one of those days where you are great with the kids, seem to stay on top of the [...]

Sexualised images in the media are psychologically damaging young girls and corrupting childhood, according to a group of psychologists. The report says that virtually all media forms are promoting inappropriate images of products such as toys and clothing that are harmful to girls’ self image and healthy development. It specifically criticises Bratz dolls, which come [...]

“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.” Zechariah 4:10 NLT What seems small to you might be huge to someone else. Ask Bohn Fawkes. During World War 2 he piloted a B-17. On one mission he sustained flak from Nazi anti aircraft guns. even though his gas [...]

Maxine is my smart alleck alter ego. You know the things you would never say, but wish sometimes you had the guts. Well, I am off to a girls “crop ’til you drop” weekend, hope yours is as relaxing and fun as mine! If you liked this post, click here to buy me a coffee!

A friend sent this to me, and I thought it appropriate for Thankful Thursday, life is about perspective, and knowing there is always something to be grateful for. Whether we have alot or nothing at all. Sometimes less truly is more. One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a [...]

We look to our boyfriends/spouses/family/friends to tell us how great we are but this truth is as follows: “You are the first example of how the world is supposed to love you and you have to give them the best example ever. You expect someone to show you your greatness when instead you’re supposed to [...]

I have been taking a class on healthy cooking/eating and we made “pizzas” with tortillas. I tried it with my girls, and they loved it. It is so simple, and delicious, and great even for finicky eaters because everyone can make their pizza their way. Anna, only 2 years old, was even able to participate. [...]

Aurelia has tagged me with the question “Why do I blog?” 1-Well, I have had a desire to help other moms. We all struggle with the same things on some level, identity for ourselves, perspective in life, finding the balance of what we can and can’t do in all things (God, marriage, children, work,etc.),and finding [...]

From: The Parent’s Handbook Have a great weekend! If you liked this post, click here to buy me a coffee!

Many of you that join us here at 1smartmom may have made the decision to grow your family by adopting or know someone who is on the journey. This month we will talk about some of the “in and outs” of private domestic adoption. In a previous post I mentioned that our 2 private domestic [...]