From One Mom To Another

Dedicated to everyone who ever attempted to get into a regular workout routine. Have a great weekend! Dear Diary, For my sixtieth birthday this year, my daughter Rachel (the dear) purchased a week of personal training at the local health club for me. Although I am still in great shape since being a high school [...]

It has been awhile since I have talked about Potty Training, and since I am facing this dilemma with my now 2 1/2 year old, I thought it would be a great time to bring it up. Last year I wrote about Potty Training here, and listed some great tips. Since I have started with [...]

The recipe today comes from one of my favorite Recipe books, “Weight Watchers 5 Ingredient, Fifteen Minutes”. They have several books of this title, and each one I have always has excellent, and easy recipes. Even if you do not “do” Weight Watchers these recipes are healthy, delicious, and fast. (All of which are so [...]

I found a great site called family education. They had some terrific advice, and tips. The one I found particularly interesting was one on Kindergartener’s. The very first piece of advice was very befitting to my daughter and where she is right now. She only wants to do what she knows she can do, and [...]

Today, I would like to share a song with you. Last week, I heard it and loved it. Listen to the worship of this song. The words say that He will last when all else fades. No matter what I am walking through, at some point it will fade. But God will still remain. His [...]

Sorry this is late ladies, my husband was supposed to publish yesterday for me since he had my computer, but he forgot.  I hope it brings a good laugh to your weekend. See you Monday. Emily has started Kindergarten. She loves her teacher, and loves her school. Last week her assignment was to memorize a [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They’re created new every morning. How great your faithfulness! (Lamentations 3: 22-23 TM) Last week I watched an episode of Oprah with Sheryl Crow. They asked several ladies to answer the question “What do you know for sure”. One answer was [...]

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 [...]