Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

When our kids were young, we struggled to figure out how to participate in Halloween. At the time, our kids went to public school during the week and Sunday school on Sunday. Depending on who you talk...

I always want to sing The Brady Bunch theme song when I think of my brother’s family: “Here’s the story of a lovely lady, who was bringing up three very handso...

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month and pink items have begun popping up everywhere.  They serve as the perfect reminder to honor the amazing people (men get breast canc...

Fall is here!  I love Fall.  It is by far my favorite season.  While the rest of my sun-worshipping family whines and complains about the weather change, I am doing happy dances of joy....

Let’s face it, being a mom is exhausting.  Moms (and women in general) wear so many different hats, and to make matters worse, we seem to be wired to try to be perfect in each of the roles ...

As I drive down the country roads in my town during the morning hours, I see children standing by the road waiting for their school buses.  The younger ones look tiny and scared in their bulky ba...

It wasn't until I was an adult that I realized that (because of many circumstances) I had missed out on a lot of the silliness and laughter of childhood. That made me sad and more than a little resent...

Lately, I've noticed a common thread when I talk to young mothers ... they are tired! Juggling jobs, housework, other commitments, plus KIDS, means that by the time dinner rolls around, they're too ti...

To those of you who grew up in a kind, Christian home, you are truly blessed.  What a gift your parents gave to you (it’s a gift I tried to give to my children).  To those of us who di...

Last week’s blog laid the vital foundation for raising teenagers.  Now, the fun can begin! Teens can be challenging and emotionally draining.  So, how do you survive the con...