Category Archives: Timely Topic
With the end of the school year right around the corner, I’ve been getting all my summer “documents” out (lists of things to do, summer schedules, brochures for camps/classes, etc.) and thinking about doing a post on getting ready for summer. … Continue reading
Editor’s Note from April: This excerpt from Katrina Kenison’s Mitten Strings for God really struck a chord with me. The more I read about mothers’ experiences turning off the TV, the more excited I am to try it in my own home. We thought … Continue reading
Yesterday, all of us were shocked by the tragedy of the Boston Marathon bombing. The news rapidly spread through social networks and became the major subject of discussion — and heartache – within families worldwide. I (April) heard about it … Continue reading
For some unexplainable reason, I woke up this morning thinking about an old blogging friend. Friend, because we got to know each other on a personal level, blogging, because it was through blogging, and old, because I stopped reading her … Continue reading
Note from The Power of Moms: We have just launched a fantastic, complimentary Power of Moms Disney Guide, and this post features just one great idea that is part of that resource. Disneyland is such a fun place to take children, … Continue reading
Like many mothers these days, I have a bit of a “Downton Abbey” addiction. In case you aren’t familiar with it, “Downton Abbey” is a British period show about the Granthams, an aristocratic family who live on their country estate … Continue reading
Note from April: When I saw Alisha Gale’s home library and spoke with her children about their love of books, I knew this was something we needed to share with our Motherhood Matters community. Thank you, Alisha, for inspiring us all with … 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
The following post is from one of our wonderful Power of Moms authors, Catherine Arveseth. A sticky snow is drifting out of the sky, dusting the pines, coating the craggy maple with a layer of white. Our house is warm … Continue reading
I want my home to be a simple, functional, happy environment that enables every family member to thrive. But if I want it to get there — and stay there — I have to have a plan. Over the past 12 years, … Continue reading