Category Archives: Self-Care

if everybody’s happy, mama’s happy

“Why would you want to go to a baseball game on Mothers’ Day?!” My teenage daughter was completely and totally baffled. Me: “Well, I know everyone will be happy there. And that will make me happy.” My daughter: “Okay, well, I guess it’s your day, crazy lady.” I don’t hate baseball. I like it just…

plan now to relax later

How do you remind yourself to do things? How do you plan now to relax later? I talk to myself. Sometimes I literally talk to myself, out loud, but more often, I write everything down. If it doesn’t get written ink, pencil, Sharpie or crayon, it won’t happen. It doesn’t even exist. Anywhere. It’s about…

the single mom’s priorities

We are so excited to have LaToya Edwards as our guest blogger today. LaToya is on the Moms Together team with me (Melinda). She is an awesome mama and has an incredible gift of encouragement. Today, she shares from her experience as a single mom, but I think her words can inspire every mom. by…

The Perks of Being a Distracted Mother

We have talked endlessly about how BAD distraction can be when you are trying to mother effectively. Can God use us even if we are distracted? Remember that “we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” Romans 8:28. Let’s shine…