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Stuff-Control 101

By Saren Eyre Loosli, Friday, August 2, 2013 at 12:05 pm MST

  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»

Categories: The Power of Organization
Tags: de-cluttering, organization
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Should we prioritize excellence?

By Saren Eyre Loosli, Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 8:37 am MST

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»

Categories: The Power of Priorities
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Three keys to a great family reunion

By Saren Eyre Loosli, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at 2:51 pm MST

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»

Categories: Timely Topic
Tags: family reunions
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Speak his love language this Father’s Day

By Saren Eyre Loosli, Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 7:35 am MST

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»

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Tags: Father's Day, love languages
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Hard is good: a message from our grandmothers

By Saren Eyre Loosli, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 4:59 pm MST

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»

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Tags: grandmothers, Memorial Day
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Mother’s Day with less stress and more meaning

By Saren Eyre Loosli, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 11:32 am MST

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»

Categories: Mother's Day
Tags: Mother's Day
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5 tips for loving every age and stage (+video)

By Saren Eyre Loosli, Friday, April 12, 2013 at 11:21 am MST

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»

Categories: The Power of Love, The Power of Patience
Tags: childhood stages
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Sometimes they drive me crazy . . .

By Saren Eyre Loosli, Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 7:55 pm MST

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»

Categories: The Power of Patience
Tags: attitude, coping strategies, perspective
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A deliberate mother’s guide to a Christ-centered Easter

By Saren Eyre Loosli, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 11:22 am MST

* 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»

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Tags: Christ-centered Easter, Easter, lent
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Lower expectations = more happiness

By Saren Eyre Loosli, Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 11:47 am MST

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»

Categories: The Power of Balance
Tags: expectations
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