Does Baking Soda & Lemon Really Clean Pots & Pans? [Video included]
We had a rainy Saturday recently here in the Pacific Northwest. One of those days where I was grateful for the wet weather because it didn't make me feel guilty for staying inside. I had been on work travel the week prior res...
Popcorn Prayers
Although I'd love nothing more than to have long uninterrupted prayer times each day, that rarely happens. Moms especially can hardly find the time to go to the bathroom alone, much less find the right time for prayer. I used...
A Prayer For Our Children for National Day of Prayer
Child of Mine, I am praying for you and your influence in this world. As you enter this world I pray for you. My insides are shaking but I try to keep my hands steady as I try to lead you, share what I know. You are surrounde...
Swing and a Miss
I think it's safe to say that moms have a lot going on all year long. Even so, there are seasons that seem to be a little more packed than others! I am intentional about keeping our after-school activities to a minimum, but w...
Teacher Appreciation Week is Almost Here. Here Are Some Gift Ideas!
Teacher appreciation week is right around the corner. We've compiled ideas for any budget (including no cost!) to be sure you can make the teachers in your life know just how awesome they are. Buy From Their Wish List: Many...
Healing from Pornography with Sam Black
The data doesn't lie. Pornography use by men and women is higher than ever, and its impact on our faith communities, marriages, and lives is significant. Sam Black of Covenant Eyes joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for a...
Our Children Need Relationships
God calls us to a relational, embodied existence. This is impossible to do in solely virtual spaces, and trying to exist only online causes anxiety, loneliness, and depression. We have the opportunity teach our children how t...
Attention Dads! Three (Non-Gifts) Things Moms Crave for Mother's Day!
Mother's Day is May 12th. The ONE day a year dedicated solely to us moms. But if that is the case, then why doesn't it feel that way? I don't know about you but I honestly don't feel like a day meant to celebrate me should en...
A Fresh Look at Beef Burgers
This spring has been teasing me. One day I'm paddle boarding and the next day I'm shivering at the ballpark in my parka. But on those days when the sun is shining - even if there's a breeze that's a little chillier than I pre...
Dear Mom, Your Children Are Safe in God's Hands
Have you ever lost your child at the mall? It has happened to more parents than you would imagine. In fact, the same thing happened to Jesus' parents. That's right, the parents of the Messiah lost Him. Theirs was worse actual...