Author Archives: Ann Kirsten
For the Mom Who Longs for Time with Jesus
I had a conversation with a young mommy yesterday and she was recounting her previous night. She realized that she hadn't read her Bible in quite some time and she missed having some quiet time with t...
Ann Kirsten Jul 15, 2018
Why I Don't Have a Christian Sticker on My Car
My son and his friends had a saying when they were teens: "Soccer moms are the most dangerous drivers in the world." They had nothing against soccer. Or moms. What they meant was that moms who are try...
Ann Kirsten Jul 04, 2018
More Ideas for Summer Fun
Summer has officially started and whether you're a working mom or a stay-at-home mom, it's always helpful to get ideas from other moms on how to keep the kids entertained. Here are a few of our favori...
Ann Kirsten Jun 27, 2018
Moms Are Like Hummingbirds
I finally cleaned and filled the hummingbird feeder outside my window. I have regular little visitors who fly in for a quick sip before zooming away again. And, every time I see these tiny marvels I a...
Ann Kirsten Jun 21, 2018
Your Shy Child Does Not Need "Fixing"
Apparently, I was broken as a child. Everyone said so: my teachers, my friends' parents and my own parents. I was broken and I needed to be fixed. What was wrong with me, you ask? I was SHY! Ooh, horr...
Ann Kirsten Jun 19, 2018
Ten Ideas for Summer Fun
School is almost out and guess what that means: bored kids! To help you out, we've compiled a list of things to do and see (complete with links for more information). Periodically, we will post more i...
Ann Kirsten Jun 04, 2018
Oreo Stuffed Brownies
Do you ever notice how you can slave for hours over a healthy dinner only to be met with a resounding: "YUCK!" from your family? It often seems like we are thwarted at every attempt we make to feed ou...
Ann Kirsten May 22, 2018
Please Stop Sharing Your Motherhood War Stories. Here's Why.
I was listening to a stand-up comedian recently and he made a joke about how when people are speaking to him, instead of listening he is really just waiting until it is his turn to talk. Everyone laug...
Ann Kirsten May 15, 2018
"Get Out!" Syndrome
Moms tend to run themselves ragged. They push themselves past the point of exhaustion and yet somehow still manage to perform their uncountable daily tasks. I remember feeling like I could look at mys...
Ann Kirsten May 08, 2018
No-Bake Breakfast Protein Bars
I think we are all trying to eat healthier these days. But, it can be hard to fit meal planning into our busy schedules. And, more often than not, it falls on moms to come up with nutritious meals tha...
Ann Kirsten Apr 23, 2018