Praises of a Wife and Mommy

How much time do your children spend outside? According to some studies, the average American child in 2018 spends half the amount of time playing outside as their parents did when they were children. Around half of children in the United States don’t go outside on a daily basis and preschoolers are spending just 12 hours a week in the great outdoors – less than two hours a day.
Technology and the internet are two of the major reasons as to why children are spending more and more time cooped up inside the house – and you probably don’t need to be told that increased screen time at the expense of being active in the fresh air isn’t good for their long term health.
So, how can you get your children outside and enjoying the world around them? Here are some proven tricks to get them outside and playing.
Encourage your kids to use the great outdoors as playground
Who needs expensive toys when you’ve got the great outdoors at your feet? Encourage your kids to go outside and use their imagin…

If you are thinking of taking yet another vacation with your family or friends, now is the time that you should start thinking about budgeting when it comes to your travel plans. These are days that all walks of life are affected by the economic crisis and so it is essential that you do a little wise spending even as you enjoy your trip. This holds true most especially when you are travelling abroad. Here are a few tips that will help you to save some of your money so that you don't end up coming home broke.
Book Early

Many people think that last minute deals are the best but in reality, even though some a beneficial, the best deals can be found when you get online. The holiday parks abroad have some great deals on summer breaks at the moment and families can bag themselves a bargain. By booking early you can also by more choosy in what you pick as you have time to make a decision instead of having to choose under pressure, this is likely to save you money in the long run. So, consi…

I really enjoyed this visual for Color Street Application!   So far Nail it With Selah and April is going great!  We are eager to help you get your nails pretty or sparkly or both!  If we can do it then that means anyone can do it!  


Look at the fun Easter Colors!!!!  Which one is your favorite?  Chicks or bunnies? Check all the other designs here!

Book DescriptionBefore you charge into the busy day, take a few minutes to equip yourself. Jesus Calling®: 50 Devotions for Busy Days brings the warmth and insight that more than 25 million people enjoyed through Jesus Calling® and curates these devotions specifically to prepare you to handle busy days by setting aside your worries and enjoying God's peace.

Jesus Calling®: 50 Devotions for Busy Days features 50 topical readings from Jesus Calling® combined with relevant Scripture verses on the topics of peace, calm, and perspective.

This book is part of a three-book series for teens, each focusing on a felt need. The other two books in the series focus on themes of thankfulness and growing in faith. These books are great for an individual study and make a great set for gift giving.

Readers around the world already love how Sarah's words help them connect with Jesus. Now the new Jesus Calling® topical devotionals offer a way to focus even more deeply on the major felt needs in yo…

About the Book:

Where is God? Is He real?
Look closely and you can see God's touch all over creation. Like the sun, God is warm. Like the stars, God is dazzling. Like the wind, God is all around, everywhere. God, I Know You're There, by bestselling author Bonnie Rickner Jensen and illustrator Lucy Fleming, reminds children of the nearness and goodness of God. Children will discover that God never leaves their side, even if they can’t see or feel Him.
Each page will help children understand the many things in the world we can't see, touch, or hear are just as real as God is. And even if God feels distant, He is real and He is near.

My Review: This adorable board book is filled with bright pictures to capture everyone's attention and pull on heartstrings.  My kids agree that the artwork is absolutely stunning and fun!   
Each page in this book brings up a new topic of things we can't see or touch like wind, sun, sky, clouds, moon, stars, rainbow, thunder, and ends with Go…

Weddings can be a magical experience whether you’re going to be in one or behind the scenes putting it together. However, guests seldom know the amount of work and sweat that goes into putting this beautiful occasion together. If you’re going to be planning a wedding sometime soon and have a limited budget, you may be wondering where exactly to start. The good news is that it can be done if you have the right tools. Continue reading if you want to find out how you can throw together a wedding on a budget. 
Use Technology

Before you begin throwing together a wedding on a budget, it would be good to use all of the resources you can. In this technological age, there is usually an app or tool for almost everything, so make the most of it! You don’t have to do everything on your own, and it could help improve efficiency. Some ideas for tech you may want to try for wedding planning include:


Pinterest: When planning a wedding, you’re going to need a lot of inspiration, as well as help coming u…