Author Archives: Angela Strand

I'm so thankful for November and for the opportunity that this month gives us to intentionally count our blessings. Intentional thankfulness is something that I truly believe in. Actually, I’d g...

More times that I can count, I’ve asked one of my girlfriends what her favorite food is and with a sheepish smile, she’s asked me if coffee counts. Oh yes, and can she choose something swe...

“If you have a passion for something, go for it. Never let anybody tell you that you can’t do something….Never be afraid to be a poppy in a field of daffodils, because that’s ...

I am so far from being a perfect Mama. I lose my patience. I let my kids watch too much TV, they often could use a good bath and today we ate McDonald's for lunch. But Mamas, instead of just focusing ...

After we tucked the kids in tonight, I swept the kitchen floor while reminiscing with my husband about our pre-kid days. Back in the day, we used to have a weekly get together with another couple. Nei...

Oh, you guys! Where do I even start? Saturday night was such a thrill for me! 25 of you won backstage paces to meet the ladies of Casting Crowns and can I just say that YOU, the readers of allmomdoes ...

Rushing them to the van, I explained that this time Mommy really needed to be on time. They walked slowly, grabbing their old shoes along the way. You know the shoes with the worn toes, the ones that ...

I'd like to tell you two short stories. This first one begins at 7:06am and it features a mommy who is sleeping comfortably. Light is shining through her window, she has a pillow over her ears and dow...

I don’t remember very many nights over the last year, that I haven’t gone to bed, feeling like I wasn’t enough. Every night, with kids tucked in, my mind has raced over the day, reca...

Happy September sweet friends! Is this your first week back to school? Have you bought a can of pumpkin yet and allowed yourself to bake something that fills your house with the smells of f...