Do something different this year with a meaningful celebration Mother’s Day is always a special day to look forward to for mothers, as their husbands and children come together and create crafts or paper flowers to give to them on their special day. It’s the one day of the year that’s dedicated to making moms […] Read more…
Guest Posts
Serving a God of Purpose
Today I’m sharing a post at Coffee for the Soul, a new daily devotional website! You can sign up at Coffee for the Soul and receive an email each day that will challenge and encourage you in your faith with truths straight from the Word of God–no fluff! :) I’d love for you to be […] Read more…
Messes Make Memories: Baking with Toddlers Made Easy!
A small kitchen, a hot oven, a dangerously powerful mixer…not exactly the place for a small child, right? Actually, it’s exactly the place! Baking with your children is something that can not only bring joy to all of you, but also teaches children skills like measuring, counting, the science of where their food comes from, how […] Read more…
When You Feel Like You Can’t Do It All
As a mom, wife and homemaker, it’s easy be overwhelmed and feel like I can’t do it all. Dishes need to be done. Laundry is waiting in the dryer to be put away. A child needs to be disciplined. The baby is crying. Your husband would like to eat. Those are just a few of […] Read more…
From Victory to Defeat in 24 Hours
DEFEAT: It’s a danger that ALL moms face at some point! With the many opportunities we have daily, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with our obligations, and start to feel that we have more responsibilities than we have time for. Getting “weary in well doing“ can lead to a loss of joy or victory in […] Read more…
Gluten-Free Easy Pumpkin Spice Treats
Guest post from Kristen Hamilton: Perhaps some of you have seen the recipe floating around Pinterest this time of year for 3 ingredient pumpkin spice cookies. They looked so easy and delicious. Just one problem…I can’t eat wheat. So I set about reformulating the recipe to be gluten free. It takes more than 3 ingredients […] Read more…
The Heart of Blogging: What’s My Motivation?
Today I’m pleased to bring you a guest post from my friend Stacie at Motherhood on a Dime! I love what she has written and it is a good reminder for all of us!______________________________ Three years ago I began blogging with the intent of sharing a few simple activities for kids with my friends. Little […] Read more…
Keep Writing! Encouragement for Bloggers When It’s Hard
Post by contributor Ashley from This Southern Girl’s Heart. Writing on paper is so sacred, so peaceful, and very private. With a pen and paper, and no one to see our thoughts, we are going to write how we really feel, without hindrance. When I was young and up until I first started blogging, journals filled the […] Read more…
Why I Almost Quit Nursing My Baby
He was sweet and quiet, his bright blue eyes taking in everything around him. When we began nursing he had no issues latching or eating for long periods of time. I decided to use a method of feeding where we let him nurse with no routine for the first 10 days but simply worked to get […] Read more…
Bringing TRUE Friendship to Light
Post by contributor Ashley from This Southern Girl’s Heart. A friend asked me the other night how long had I been a Christian. Then she shared her precious testimony and she didn’t judge when I told her mine. Thank you Lord for precious friends. I am learning that NOW, in my life, REAL friends are starting […] Read more…
Natural Repellents for Ticks and Mosquitoes plus Natural Treatment for Insect Bites
Yay, summer! I love summer and very much enjoy seeing the green grass, trees, flowers and garden plants springing up from the ground. Unfortunately along with the joys of summer come the annoyances, like ticks and insect bites. There are a lot of ways you can repel ticks, repel mosquitos and treat your insect bites […] Read more…
When Modesty Reaches Beyond the Hemline {Contributor Post by Lindsey}
Did you know that you can say and do the right things, look the part and play the role, but all the while be an imposter? We tend to think of the hypocrite as anyone but ourselves. However, do we ever take a look within, reassess our hearts and attitudes, and possibly see the hypocrite in the mirror […] Read more…
Growing Into a Purposeful Mom
About 18 months ago, when I first started “seriously” blogging, I changed the name of my blog to “The Purposeful Mom“. At the time, I chose it because I figured I’d always be a mom and so that title would fit no matter what stage of life I was in! But I don’t think I really […] Read more…
10 Fun Things to Do with Your Kids, Right Now {Contributor Post by Ashley}
Spring is here, and I know that when it does, I need ideas for my baby girls to get out and do that is fun and affordable. Here is a simple little list I came up with, that has sparked AMAZING memories! photo credit · Go in the kitchen, and cook with them. I throw my kids up on the […] Read more…
365 Days of Blessings
Guest post from one of my contributors, https://thepurposefulmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/pennant-1.jpg, from Road to 31: My husband lost his job this past month, and with it we lost our house. We have three children, our fourth is due in June, and we have no impending employment prospects. Needless to say this month we did not just cross a bumpy […] Read more…