Incorporating Beef Protein Throughout the Day
I'm pretty good at planning dinner. I'm not so great at planning the other two meals of the day. Let's face it. I have limited time and energy. My husband and I both work full-time and my kids have busy extracurricular schedu...
To The Mom at the Back of the Church
At the back of the auditorium, my daughter was making a joyful noise. It unfortunately did not go along with the song we were singing-nor did it blend in. We were seated away from the rest of the church congregation, which en...
God on the Go: Against the Crowd - When Everyone Else is Doing Something But It's Not Good for You
In today's podcast, Julie Lyles Carr discusses the importance of going against the crowd when it's necessary for personal well-being. Sometimes, going against the crowd isn't about opposing something wrong or bad, but about d...
Delicious Hash Brown Quiche with a Perfect Crust...And It's Gluten-Free!
If you're looking for a quiche recipe that will check all the boxes, this is it! It has a perfect savory filling and a fluffy hash brown crust. The best part is that you get all the lovely quiche ingredients without stressing...
An EASY St. Paddy's Day Dinner
I love all holidays and I always try to make them special for my family. I remember one year when I tried to make a memorable St Patrick's Day meal. I had green Kool-Aid, lime jello, corned beef (I had simmered all day), st...
Our Strange Cultural Moment (Can We Talk Series)
Our cultural moment is unique because we aren't just post Christian, we're quite nearly pre-Christian. Today we discuss the idea of what has shaped modern thinking, what it means to be post modern and maybe even post-post mod...
Mary or Martha... What Does YOUR Easter Look Like?
I will be the first to admit that I tend to drive myself a bit crazy at Holiday times. My family will also be the first to say the same thing. My husband and kids used to yell, "Run, there's another holiday coming, mom i...
A Good Mess with Cynthia Yanof
There are three lies we often live our lives by, and they're not serving us well. AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr welcomes Cynthia Yanof to unpack why we struggle when God takes us in different directions than we expected an...
Fun and Easy Easter Stained Glass DIY
Matthew 28:5-7: "The angel said to the women, 'Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. And go qu...
Tech is Awesome. Right?
Today we begin a three-part series addressing a parent question about how we can use tech well. To begin, however, I need to address the elephant in the room: Tech isn't without goals of its own. Tech makes four promises it c...
Lent Check-In: Preparing Your Heart for Easter
There are a few times a year where I feel a sense of renewal. When we ring in a new year, I typically get that spark of making resolutions or setting intent for the months ahead. When the school year starts and I drop my kids...
Multiple Nutritional Needs in Your Family? No Problem. Here's Where to Start.
Absolutely nothing about parenting is one-size-fits all. Baby sleep schedules. Discipline strategies. Schooling choices. Family size. The same is true of nutrition and eating plans. Each of our bodies has different needs depe...
I Love March... A Month Full of Firsts
I came across this old poem and illustration the other day. I have always loved March. Spring is springing into action and it's my birthday month! The year I turned ten, Easter was ON my birthday. Oh, I felt so special. This ...
Walk By Faith
I had eye surgery last week. I'm a bit of a veteran at it as this was my fourth one. I expected to breeze through it and be back to normal quickly. When that didn't happen, some whining commenced. OK, maybe a lot of whini...