Aloha Friends. If you're like my husband and I were, you might find that when kids are young gathering them to do "family devotions" is more torture than blessing. Kids are squirmy and complainy and most of the time I found it much more pleasant to just read the Bible alone than with one (or two or three...) of the kids. But today's guest, best-selling author, Asheritah Ciuciu has a most- magical, gentle-and-quiet way of making devotions sound like a totally do-able family
Miscellaneous
Making Memories with Your Family this Christmas {Ep. 33 with Jessica Smartt}
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Cultivating Gratitude as a Family {Episode 32 with my Husband, Dave}
Hi Friends and Happy Thanksgiving week! Today I'm happy to share a fun little conversation with my husband Dave about gratitude...And thankfulness. (And: is there a difference between those two? :) ) Dave and I talk about how we can all cultivate a thankful heart, and how we can inspire our kids to be grateful, even when their life is relatively easy. I love having my husband on with me and I hope you enjoy Dave's wisdom and wit (even though the
Fall Coffee Date: Recent World Travels Edition (with great links, recipes, photos, and fun)
Well hello there..end of Novemeber!? Now that's just crazy. How are you guys? My fall has been anything but typical. The theme, it seems, has been TRAVEL. A lot of travel...some planned, some mostly-last-minute. If you follow on social media, you know I just returned from a 3 week trip to both Waco, Texas, and then on to Ericeira, Portugal. Now, that's an interesting travel package, isn't it? :) Well, I went to Waco with Luke and Dave
A Surf Contest Trip to Ericeira, Portugal
BOM DIA! In early November (2019) I had the epic experience of chaperoning my fifteen-year old son, Luke, on a surf trip to Ericeira, Portugal. Luke was selected as one of four kids, (18 and under) to compete in the Quiksilver Young Guns competition this year. Being a Young Gun has been one of Luke's surf-career goals, and it was really exciting to experience this awesome adventure. What is Quiksilver Young Guns contest? Every year Quiksilver hosts a contest
Practicing Presence during the Holidays. And Everyday {Episode 31 with Kate Merrick}
Hey Friends! Today I am sharing a podcast episode that very well might transform your holiday season...maybe even your whole life. Seriously, that's a big claim, but have a listen and I think you'll agree -- it's that powerful. I'm so happy to be sharing this conversation with Kate Merrick. If you aren't familiar with Kate yet, you'll fall in love with her quickly. In this episode I get to tell the funny story of how I met Kate and all of the wild ways our lives now
Let’s Talk about Moms and Sugar {Episode 29, with Wendy Speake}
Hi Friends! Quick question: What do you run to when you hit the afternoon slump? When you're stressed? Bored? Celebrating? Or anxious? I think we all have something we are inclined to reach for when the going get's tough... Well, no matter your answer, I'm so excited to share today's podcast episode with you! In today's episode, Wendy Speake and I talk about the heart of her brand new book, The 40-Day Sugar Fast, which is about
Let’s Talk about Mom Guilt. {Boy Mom Podcast Episode #028}
<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> Aloha Friends! I'm publishing this post and podcast episode as I take off for THREE WEEKS of travel with one (1) of my sons.
