by Arlene | Apr 21, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
Have you seen this movie? A few weeks ago, a friend came over for a birthday party drinking only juice. She told us she was on a juice fast. She was not eating anything – not even fruits – just juicing them. I thought it sounded crazy. Why was she on a...
by Arlene | Apr 16, 2012 | Health, Parenting, The Latest ...
What is something you can learn to do this spring? Ice skating may not instantly come to mind, but that’s something our kids tried for the first time. They were invited to a birthday party at the ice rink. They were a little bit reluctant but mostly excited to...
by Arlene | Apr 12, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
I said to James yesterday, “If chocolate didn’t exist, I wouldn’t have to worry about my weight very much.” Chocolate is my downfall. That means I am having a hard time using willpower against all the candy in bags my kids have leftover from...
by Arlene | Apr 6, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
These are my favorite non-fattening Easter eggs! I bought these a few years ago from Family Life Today. I have thoroughly enjoyed sharing the eggs with my kids. Inside each egg, you find an object that has to do with Jesus’ death and resurrection. I shared the...
by Arlene | Mar 30, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
When you’re trying to lose weight, coffee can be a great friend or foe. If you drink it black, call it friend. If you drink it with flavored creamer topped with whipped cream, call it foe. As for me, I can’t drink it black, but I have found a zero...
by Arlene | Mar 27, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
We celebrated some birthdays this month and chances are, you did too. Whether it’s a family member, friend, or one of your child’s classmates – there is always a party to go to. Which is a good thing…except for those ever present desserts. ...
by Arlene | Mar 22, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
Wondering what to make this weekend? Me too… My favorite cooking instrument is outside – the grill! Here’s my recipe for the easiest grilled chicken ever. I served it to guests a few weeks ago and they asked me, “What did you marinade the...
by Arlene | Mar 21, 2012 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
Congrats to this month’s Mary Kay winner of the lip gloss set – Sheila – who needs the lip gloss to welcome home her hubby after a six month deployment. Yay Sheila!
by Arlene | Mar 19, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
One of my discoveries this year is a great website called CWIVES. Your husband will love what that acronym stands for: Christian Wives Initiating, Valuing and Enjoying Sex. The site’s founder, Dr. Jennifer Degler, is a clinical psychologist, life coach, and...
by Arlene | Mar 19, 2012 | Books I Like, The Latest ...
This book immediately caught my eye. One thing my husband James want to do as the kids grow up is to take them on special dates that they will remember. We’re always looking for date ideas for kids. Right now, a great date for my 2nd grader son is to go...
by Arlene | Mar 15, 2012 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
It’s makeup giveaway time once again! Here’s your chance to win some great mini-lip glosses from Mary Kay. Free make up is always fun! Just leave a comment below about why your lips need this gloss boost from my wonderful Mary Kay consultant Tina Smith....
by Arlene | Mar 15, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
No, that is not me wearing this dumb t-shirt. Why someone would advertise their muffin top to the world is beyond me! Isn’t the point of the t-shirt to hide the muffin top in the first place? Well, I have had a not-so-lovely muffin top since I found the...
by Arlene | Mar 13, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
This is how I will always remember my childhood pastor, Glen D. Cole: Arms open wide – loving every person who came his way Eyes sparkling – full of vision, purpose, and clarity Passionately preaching – delivering uncompromising messages from...
by Arlene | Mar 9, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Okay, let’s be honest here. When your child asks you to do something, you usually get to it as quickly as possible. If my daughter says, “Mom, can you help me tie my laces?” I’m there in under a minute, bowing down at my daughter’s...
by Arlene | Mar 8, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Want to know how to win the battle of what to wear and what NOT to wear with your kids? Sick of flying the flag of surrender to a 2-year-old? Hop on over to Jill Savage’s blog from Hearts at Home. I am so thrilled to guest post for Jill as I am a big fan of...
by Arlene | Mar 7, 2012 | Giveaways, The Latest ...
I am so happy to announce I have my first question and answer column! Visit the beautiful webzine for Christian women at Ungrind to learn more about it. They have posted a Q & A from me about how to look and feel younger from my book (31 Days to a Younger You). ...
by Arlene | Mar 5, 2012 | Books I Like, Giveaways, The Latest ...
I have a great deal to pass along to you. As in FREE! Thanks to publisher Baker Revell, you can get Linda Evans Shepherd’s book free today on Kindle and Nook, When You Can’t Find God, How to Ignite the Power of His Presence. This is an inspiring book that...
by Arlene | Mar 3, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
I began by calling this post “My Last Great Date” but that didn’t sound so good. My most recent great date happened about 2 weeks ago. I heard an advertisement on the radio that the stage adaptation of The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis was coming...
by Arlene | Feb 27, 2012 | Health, The Latest ...
My husband has given me a great piece of advice. Well, he’s actually given me many pieces of advice, but today I’m just going to share one. A few weeks ago, my childhood friend who lives about 8 hours away was in my city for a wedding. Time was short but...
by Arlene | Feb 17, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Are you enjoying your present stage in life? Earlier this month, I had the blahs for a few days. I felt discouraged about the daily demands of caring for young kids. My 2 year old Lucy has learned how to say NO! with great conviction and she was wearing me down. ...
by Arlene | Feb 14, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Happy Valentine’s Day friends! Hope this will be a special day to give and receive love from the people who matter most to you in life. Women tend to connect through talking, and men tend to connect through touching. It’s how many of us are wired. If...
by Arlene | Feb 8, 2012 | Books I Like, The Latest ...
I’m working through my books to read in 2012 and loving it so far. Finished Quitter by Jon Acuff about closing the gap between your day job and your dream job. Acuff is just plain funny. I read the entire book over one weekend when I was traveling to speak in...
by Arlene | Feb 2, 2012 | Marriage, The Latest ...
Remember when your stomach did flips when your beloved walked into the room? Remember when you changed outfits because nothing looked quite right for that special date? Remember smelling his cologne in a store and being magically transported to la-la land? February is...
by Arlene | Feb 1, 2012 | Parenting, The Latest ...
Part of staying young is having an “I can hardly wait…” to look forward to. Well, for the past year, my husband has been working to have an afterschool Bible club at our kids public school. Thankfully the district approved the request and last...
