I’ve always had a heart geared toward people, and hospitality is one of my gifts. Believing I was exercising this gift, for years I read entertaining magazines and watched TV…
Home & Serving
Can We Teach Our Children to Be Grateful?
Not too long ago a young mom wrote me asking if I could give some suggestions on how she could teach her children to be grateful. She wrote: “I love…
30 Ways to Help Your Kids Honor Dad
Editor’s Note: Do you have your Father’s Day game plan ready to go? Help your kiddos show Dad how they feel about him this Father’s Day. You don’t have to…
Moms Helping Children Flourish – It’s A Process
For years I’ve heard the phrase, “Bloom where you’re planted.” I started to look around at the soil that I was planted in. I’m planted in the soil of being…
Two Women: A Mother’s Day Tribute
I have been incredibly blessed to have two amazing mothers. One is my own mother, and the other my mother-in-law. Even though both of them are in heaven now, hardly…
The Value of a Servant Heart
Growing up in a family with 10 children, there were always chores to be done. No one was exempt from helping with chores and there were many to go around….
Trading the Seen for the Unseen
I am expecting guests to arrive later today. My house is not ready. My laundry is not done. I am out of dish detergent and dangerously low on toilet paper….
An Attitude We Excuse That Is Inexcusable
I need my me time. I deserve to be happy. I should treat myself. I have my rights. I should get to do what I want, when I want. Have…
Summer Entertaining Is About the Guests
Editor’s Note: We’re thrilled to have Sandy Coughlin guest post on MomLife Today! Sandy writes the inspiring blog Reluctant Entertainer, . I know every outdoor living space is different, be…
The Higher Calling of Motherhood
I recently attended a Veteran’s Day programs for both of my children. Such different experiences. Eldest played in her school’s band, smiling with her friends and clapping for each portion…