Praises of a Wife and Mommy

  Planning a baby shower can be overwhelming. It’s a big responsibility, and you want to make sure it is perfect! Which theme should you choose? There are so many beautiful themes to pick from that it may take some time to decide. From rustic and contemporary to modern and classic, or even seaside or floral, there is sure to be one that fits just right for your event. You’ve got the party details down—now all you need are the decorations. No worries—help is here! Check out this article for all the information you need on six themes for a baby shower so that no matter what your style is, you can have the perfect event.   Picture by Terri Chude on Pixabay Rustic If you want a baby shower that has a pleasing and warm feel to it, then rustic may be the theme for you. This type of party is best suited for an outdoor event. There are many decorations in this theme, so you can mix and match as your heart desires. For example, if you wanted to have a farm-themed shower, you could us...

  Lardera Coffee  works directly through relationships.  We recently had the honor of reviewing all four of their coffees. One thing that really jumped out to us is that they only have four coffees.  This is so special to us because it tells us the value they place on two things, relationship, and excellence.  They work hard and focus on delivering excellence in a few products, rather than mediocrity with many products.  My husband roasts his own coffee as a hobby and side hustle, so I figured his input would be best for this review.  Here is what he thought of each bean: The first thing I noticed is that all of these coffees were lighter roasts.  In my mind, this is a great indication of someone who truly cares about the bean.  Light roast coffee is NOT weak coffee.  Light roast beans have not been roasted to their 'second crack' which expands the bean like popcorn.  A lighter, smaller bean represents more pack for the punch. ...

  One of the greatest gifts that you can give your children is to teach them about the art of giving. They can carry this with them long after you have gone, it will be something to cherish, and it allows you to live on in their memories. The first step is to inspire your children to participate in the process of gifting. Giving someone a present is a way of recognizing his or her worth by providing something of value. Of course, we're talking about a lot more than just money, because a gift represents the giver's concern and gratitude for the recipient and being deliberate about the gift enhances the experience from all angles. Earn and Learn Buying a gift with money you have earned yourself is more meaningful, and it's a crucial lesson for children to learn at a young age. Assist them by suggesting age-appropriate extra chores around the house where they may earn some extra money. Work on a list and budgets with your children, allowing them input into what, who and why. ...

  As parents, we are often guilty of wanting to protect our children too much from the world. We want to prevent them from the pain of the hardships we have faced. We believe our role as a parent is to make their lives as sweet and comfortable as possible.  Don't get it wrong: It is a beautiful and praise-worthy feeling. However, it can make it hard for your teen to learn essential basic skills . The truth is that no school is going to teach our children how to become successful adults. Therefore, as parents, we need to make it part of everyday life to show them the skills they will need. So how to best introduce positive "adulting" habits into the household so children can naturally develop the skills they need? Unsplash - CC0 License Encourage them to be independent early on According to Jeanne Williams, a psychologist, parents can save themselves a lot of time and hassle by doing less parenting during the day. It's important to give notice to your child, as early a...

  As your children are growing up, they’ll say all kinds of things, and not all of it is going to make sense - but that doesn’t mean that the things they’re saying aren’t important. They don’t know much, so they couldn’t tell you anything new - but there’s a lot more to their words than what they’re saying. It’s the reason they’re talking to you, and practicing speech, or even just saying things that they’re thinking about. They’re working on their communication skills every day, and that’s something you should encourage. Source Confidence If you don’t often listen to what your children are saying, it could start to affect how they feel and how much they say. When you don’t listen to your children, they’ll think that what they’re saying isn’t important and that there’s not too much point in telling you about what they’re thinking. Try to make sure you’re taking the time to give them your undivided attention from time to time, and it can really boost their confidence . You don’t wan...

  Prayer Journal for Girls: 52 prayer scriptures, prayer guides, & devotional sessions  including a list of 52 Scripture verses, and journaling prompts to help you grow as you pray. The perfect companion for individual Bible study and daily prayer times, this 52 session full-sized journal features: A spacious 8.5 x 11 trim size with lots of space for your reflections. Two full pages for each prayer session. Everything will be right in front of you. A smooth Matte finish feels so nice in your hands. Clean, modern, high contrast page design to help you focus without distraction. Each guided prayer session includes: Praise and Thanks - Every time of prayer should include, and often begin with thankfulness and praise. This is a space dedicated to the recognition of answered prayers, the character of God, and gratitude for His activity in our daily lives. Prayers for Others- Love is not self-seeking. We want to make sure we are cultivating love in our prayer life by making sure...

  What does "brand new" mean to you?   I think the church has forgotten this piece of identity over the years.  Many people do not view themselves as brand new and therefore continue in bad habits and sin.   When we surrender our life we get a brand new one!  IT IS SO MUCH BETTER with the brand new life.  2 Corinthians 5:17 17  Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, [ a ]   all things have become new. Get your sweatshirt HERE and help tell other people your testimony! Let them see the brand new you!