http://1smartmom.com Nurturing Moms from Marriage to Motherhood & Everything in Between! Mon, 12 Nov 2007 19:24:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. 1Chronicles 16:8 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.Matthew 6:33 I told you earlier in the year about my "Carolina Girls" beach ... http://1smartmom.com/index.php/2007/11/12/making-known-gods-goodness-2/ This week as I was struggling with my toddler, and having some serious behavior issues I was reminded of a very important tip that I have forgotten: Spending time with your child can hep alleviate behavior issues. So many times we get busy doing, and going that our children are ... http://1smartmom.com/index.php/2007/11/09/quality-time-can-sometimes-be-better-than-time-out/ By: Aby Garvey Whether you love to shop (or dread it) there are a number of other enjoyable ways to spend your time during the holidays than at the shopping mall with swarms of other people. If the thought of battling the crowds has you singing the blues, simplify ... http://1smartmom.com/index.php/2007/11/07/finish-your-holiday-shopping-in-one-fun-filled-day/ I apologize for not blogging yesterday, there was miscommunication and it did not get published. This was yesterday's post: Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. 1Chronicles 16:8 As Thanksgiving is approaching, only two weeks from this Thursday, I have chosen ... http://1smartmom.com/index.php/2007/11/06/making-known-gods-goodness/ Just a few thoughts I thought were good. "The wise man in the storm prays to God, not for safety from danger, but for deliverance from fear." Ralph Waldo Emerson "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning to dance in the rain." (Unknown) http://1smartmom.com/index.php/2007/11/04/quote-for-the-day-2/ Ingredients:  1 - box spice cake mix 1 - 15oz can of pumpkin 1/2 cup - chocolate chips 1/2 cup - water Directions: Do not follow the cake recipe for the ingredients, just mix everything listed above together, fill cupcake liners in a muffin pan, and cook at 350 deg for 20 minutes. Good to add cool ... http://1smartmom.com/index.php/2007/11/01/light-pumpkin-muffins/ Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 37:4) But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (Matthew6:33) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with ... http://1smartmom.com/index.php/2007/10/30/high-school-musical-miracle/ I apologize for not getting the winner up on Friday. I actually worked all day away from home Friday, and was unable to post....The winner for the Pumpkin Patch Winner is TC! This was a random drawing, no way could I choose the "Cutest baby". I have sent an ... http://1smartmom.com/index.php/2007/10/29/pumpkin-patch-photo-winner/ A Movie To See: This past weekend my husband and I went to see Tyler Perry's movie "Why Did I Get Married?" As my sister asked, do we really want to know the answer to this question? :) You do when it is Tyler Perry's answer. I laughed until I hurt, ... http://1smartmom.com/index.php/2007/10/25/a-movie-to-see-and-a-movie-not-to-see/ I receive an email devotional from Joel Osteen, and I really liked this one today. So I wanted to share it with you. Have a blessed day, and don't forget to send in your Pumpkin Patch Pictures, the contest ends Friday “Keep on asking and it will be given to you; ... http://1smartmom.com/index.php/2007/10/24/a-word-from-joel/