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Gratitude Changes Your Day How do you start your day? What are the first things you think about in the morning when you wake up? Have you considered how having a grateful heart and attitude will change your daily outlook? Starting your day by writing in a gratitude journal is a great way to begin your…
Thanksgiving Traditions in America Every year at the end of November, Americans celebrate a day of thanks. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621 after their first harvest in the New World. In 1789, President George Washington issued a proclamation of thanks to God. Finally, in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving…
As we move into the holiday season, the days are shorter, and so much busier. It’s easy for us to forget the true meaning of Christmas. Joy to the World ~ A 30-Day Devotional Celebrating Jesus will put your focus back on Jesus this Christmas season. This Christmas, you are invited to celebrate the miracle…
Are you always writing notes on little yellow sticky notes? Do you have little scraps of paper and notes scribbled on napkins all over your home with reminders? Do you remember important tasks you need to do, then quickly forget? Do you have daily panic attacks because you “feel” like you forgot to something or…
It’s beginning to feel like fall in the air. The air is starting to feel a little crisper this month. Soon the leaves will be turning, the days will be shorter and it’s pumpkin season! Pumpkins are one of my favorite things about fall. You can get pumpkin spice coffee, fall pumpkin festivals, pumpkin muffins and…
When you start thinking about back to school, you probably think about bookbags, new clothes, pens, pencils, crayons, and notebooks. But one item that is often not included on the school supply list is an academic planner. An academic planner is important for students of all ages because it teaches an essential skill kids need…
Gratitude Changes Your Day How do you start your day? What are the first things you think about in the morning when you wake up? Have you considered how having a grateful heart and attitude will change your daily outlook? Starting your day by writing in a gratitude journal is a great way to begin your…
Do you ever dream about the life you would like to have? Maybe you flip through magazines and see places you would like to visit or read books and imagine things you would like to do. A vision board can help you create a picture of your dreams and goals. Here’s a list of vision board…
Are you a goal achiever? Or does it seem like you are always setting goals you never reach? Do you feel like you are always on a hamster wheel chasing your dreams, but never truly get anywhere? It’s time to change. It’s time to make things happen. A 90-day challenge can make the difference. A…
What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? For many of us, we grab our phone and take a quick glance at the home screen to see any news headlines we missed or important messages. You are checking for information from the internet. Checking the internet is what our kids…
What’s a mom to do when she has 3 kids to keep entertained indoors without destroying your house? Create a list of fun indoor activities and have them ready for these indoor play days. I wish my kids could play outside every day. Playing outside has many benefits for children. One of the most…
What was your favorite movie growing up? Was there a movie you watched over and over again? Looking back there were some great movies in the 80’s. Some of these movies are so good they are still making sequels for them today like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Ghostbusters. One of my favorite things about…
Thanksgiving Traditions in America Every year at the end of November, Americans celebrate a day of thanks. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621 after their first harvest in the New World. In 1789, President George Washington issued a proclamation of thanks to God. Finally, in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving…
As we move into the holiday season, the days are shorter, and so much busier. It’s easy for us to forget the true meaning of Christmas. Joy to the World ~ A 30-Day Devotional Celebrating Jesus will put your focus back on Jesus this Christmas season. This Christmas, you are invited to celebrate the miracle…
I love planning the Thanksgiving menu. The holiday season is one of the only times of the year when I spend extra time (like 2-3 hours) in the kitchen preparing family favorite dishes we enjoy year after year. If you haven’t planned your Thanksgiving menu yet or still need a few ideas, take a peek at…
Are you a goal achiever? Or does it seem like you are always setting goals you never reach? Do you feel like you are always on a hamster wheel chasing your dreams, but never truly get anywhere? It’s time to change. It’s time to make things happen. A 90-day challenge can make the difference. A…
Are you a stay at home mom that would like to add a little to your family income every month? Maybe you work full-time or part-time but you want to work from home or need to increase your income with a side hustle? With a little creativity, everyone can find jobs and earn extra money…
Do you ever sit down to write a blog post and feel like you have nothing to write? It’s not because you have written everything there is to say on every topic. It more likely you don’t have a plan and you don’t know where to start. That’s why you need the Smart Mom Blog Marketing…
