Author Archives: Saren Eyre Loosli
When we moved a couple of years ago, I spent weeks and weeks sorting, packing, trashing and giving away. Moves are great for making you realize how much stuff you’ve accumulated – and how little of it you actually … Continue reading
A few months ago, I took my three oldest children to an amazing concert put on by the Gifted Children’s Music School in Salt Lake City. We went into a beautiful concert hall and watched children ages 8-12 perform amazing … Continue reading
My parents are very deliberate parents. They choose to have nine children and worked hard to raise us to be best friends. And now we live all over the country but crave each others’ company and really want our children … Continue reading
Father’s Day seems to be less complicated than Mother’s Day – at least in my little world. Most fathers I know are happy with a couple hand-made cards from their kids and maybe a tie and a nice meal. But some fathers … Continue reading
Today’s post is from one of our fabulous advisory board members, Linda Eyre. I know Memorial Day is officially about honoring those who sacrificed their lives in the military service of their country. But at this time of year, I … Continue reading
Mother’s Day can be such a wonderful day. It’s a great time to be with our kids and think about our mothers and celebrate all that we have and are as moms. But Mother’s Day can also be stressful. What … Continue reading
We all know childhood is beautiful and fleeting, but sometimes in the midst of the mayhem that our precious children create, it can be hard to really love the current age and stage of our children. At our Power of Moms Retreats, one … Continue reading
My kids were happy to oblige when I asked them to pose for some “misbehavior” photos. I dearly love my five wonderful children (ages 8-13) and feel so blessed to be their mother. I think they’re generally really great kids. … Continue reading
* Note: While Motherhood Matters is a blog for all mothers, regardless of their religious interests, we feel it appropriate to share some Christian-centered ideas as many families around the world prepare for Easter. I think Easter is the best holiday for … Continue reading
I have five young kids who have five sets of needs that often seem mutually exclusive. I co-direct a website. My husband is working hard on tons of his own projects. We’re both involved in parenting and church and community … Continue reading