CD Giveaway: Freedom by Michael W. Smith
***This giveaway is now closed. Congrats Debbie!*** I grew up listening to Michael W. Smith. It did my soul well to hear him in concert this past weekend at Shadow Mountain Community Church in San Diego. He played one instrumental song that was so beautiful which...
Podcast: Fear Fighting with Kelly Balarie
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Are you ready to stand up against fear in your life? This month's Happy Home Podcast guest Kelly Balarie knows what it's like to be under the thumb of fear. Her faith was built as she battled through an eating disorder,...
To Go Without a Phone?
I was hoping the crack would magically fix itself. I noticed the side of my three-year-old iPhone coming apart, but the phone still worked just fine. I went on like this for weeks, but then I took my phone out of my purse and the cracks were multiplying. Now the...
Book Giveaway: 31 Days to a Happy Husband
***The giveaway is now closed. Congratulations Deanna H!*** If you're coming here from Proverbs 31 Encouragement for Today, you know about my ill-fated gum ball machine purchase. My husband bailed me out! If you're married, it's good to check your attitude towards...
Book Launch Team Sign Up July 26-30
***The book launch team is now closed. Thank you so much to everyone who signed up!!! Don't worry...if you missed the launch team, you can still enjoy the book, coming out on September 5th!*** Friends, it's time to launch a new book and I'd love for you to be on my...
Podcast: The Happiness Habit Part 2
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Are there habits you can practice to create a happier life? The answer is YES! Lasting joy isn't based on circumstance or being in a good mood. You can actually choose optimism and discover purpose to ignite your life....
Why I Love VBS
As you may know, I post something new on my site every week. But this week...I almost didn't do it because of three little letters: V. B. S. Those of you who have ever planned or volunteered for VBS know what these precious words stand for: Vacation Bible School....
7 Questions to Consider When Looking for a Church
A special welcome to my Proverbs 31 friends who read about the importance of gathering together at church. Throughout my life, I've attended churches of all sizes...small, medium and large! Perhaps you are looking for a new church because you've moved to a new town....
Thankful for the Land of the Free
Happy 4th of July friends! I am so thankful to be an American citizen. I am thankful for this beautiful land of the free and home of the brave. Consider this excerpt from Dennis Prager's book, Still the Best Hope: Why the World Needs American Values to Triumph: The...
My 25th College Reunion
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending my 25th college reunion at Biola University. What an amazing experience to remember when. To remember all the prayers I prayed to God about my future. Lord, show me what to do with my life. Lord, do you want me to...
Book Giveaway: A Spoonful of Grace
***This giveaway is closed. Congrats Lisa!*** Have you ever prayed the same prayer over and over again? Maybe you wish you had other words, but you're just not sure what to say. Mealtime is a wonderful time to speak blessing to your family and to pray in...
Why Saying Grace Makes You Happier
It's my pleasure to offer this guest post by my friend author Annette Hubbell. I will be giving away a copy of her book "A Spoonful of Grace: Mealtime Blessings in Bite-sized Pieces” tomorrow. Come back to enter! “Mom, I think saying grace makes the food taste...
Podcast: The Happiness Habit Part 1
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Once in a while on the Happy Home Podcast, I share a message instead of an interview. This month, I thought you might benefit from a sermon I shared at Eastlake Church recently titled "The Happiness Habit." Based on...
Book Giveaway: 31 Days to a Younger You
***This giveaway is closed. Congratulations Liz B!*** 31 Days to a Younger You is available on Amazon. Welcome Proverbs 31 friends! In today's devotional, you read about Esther and the characteristics of true beauty. In my book 31 Days to a Younger You, we look at...
Stay in the Game Mom
Friday was the last day of school for my three kids. As two of them teased each other, loudly and relentlessly, I muttered under my breath, "It's going to be a long summer." Even the "happy mom" loses perspective sometimes. I need to hear the words, Stay in the game...
Memorial Day Video Tribute
To honor Memorial Day, I present this video created by my middle schooler. His assignment was to make a video poem about any topic. I am glad he chose to create this tribute to America and the fight for freedom. Here is "Freedom is Not Free" by my son Ethan Pellicane....
10 Bold Declarations For You from God’s Word
Today in my devotional with Proverbs 31 Ministries, I write about how you can be as bold as a lion. Even when you feel more like a little mouse, you can cling to the promises in Scripture. You and I are not mighty on our own...but we are mighty in God! Here are 10...
Book Giveaway: Drama Free by Cindi McMenamin
***This giveaway is now closed. Congrats Sheila B!*** Do you need more peace and less drama? If so, you're not alone! My friend author Cindi McMenamin has a new book to help you titled Drama Free: Finding Peace When Emotions Overwhelm You. Drama Free will help you:...
Podcast: Drama Free with Cindi McMenamin
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Do you need to dial down drama in your home? Sometimes drama happens to us. And sometimes we're the source! My friend speaker and author Cindi McMenamin joins me on the Happy Home podcast to share tips from her new book,...
Give Yourself This Gift for Mother’s Day
What gift could you give yourself this Mother's Day? I'm sure a Nordstrom gift card or endlessly refillable Starbuck's coffee cup sound pretty nice! But perhaps even sweeter is the gift of perspective. My friend Jessie Seneca has raised girls from "diaper to diamond"...
Are You Available to Your Kids If They Want to Talk?
Are you available to your kids? If your child wanted to ask you about something, would he or she be able to easily find time in the day to talk to you? We can get so busy going from one activity to the next - getting the breakfast on the table, out the door, driving...
Book Giveaway: Mother of the Year Devotional by Kendra Smiley
***This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations Anita G!*** Motherhood doesn't go according to plan...however, spending time in God's Word everyday certainly helps a lot! That's why I'm so happy to giveaway my friend Kendra Smiley's newest book, Mother of the Year:...
Book Giveaway: 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom
***This giveaway is closed. Congratulations Jenny K!*** Welcome Proverbs 31 friends! So glad you could stop by today. You may feel more like "Barely Getting By Mom" or "Wimpy Mom" or "Defeated Mom" on same days, but God sees you as a MIGHTY WARRIOR MOM! Your role as...
Podcast: Mother of the Year with Kendra Smiley
Download the podcast on iTunes or listen here: Could you use a good dose of laughter and encouragement as a mom? You've come to the right place! I am so happy to have my friend, speaker and author Kendra Smiley on the podcast. She has a brand new devotional for moms...
