It was so close, and EVERY mom nominated truly deserves to win. We wish we could award all of these inspiring women!! The winner was selected by a tally of votes (30%), comments (30%) and selections from a panel of judges appointed by Little Black Dress/Little Red Wagon magazine (30%).
We are pleased to announce that [...]
The other day, I time traveled. Here’s what happened: I was just driving along with my 3-year-old and 3-month-old in the backseat of the SUV when all of a sudden, a song came on the radio. You know those songs that have such strong links to the past that they immediately transport you back in [...]
Swine flu, a crapped-out economy, uncertain legislation, decline of the dollar…Sheesh, a girl can kinda get down these days (in a very non-Soul Train way). Especially a girl who is living in a postpartum, sleep deprived, hormonal haze. (That’d be me.)
So, today I was having a little chat with God about it. In the shower. [...]
Have you ever been in a conversation with a friend or spouse and realized that you couldn’t wait for them to finish their story so you could share yours? That sounds awful to admit, doesn’t it? Don’t worry; we’ve all done it. Sometimes in the breakneck pace of our world, the art of true listening [...]
One guarantee in life is that change is inevitable. Spring changes into summer, children change to adults, color changes to gray, one day changes to another. It seems the older we get, the faster life goes by, and the quicker change happens.
Flexibility and grace are qualities that serve the individual well as they journey in [...]
On a recent afternoon, during my toddler’s much-needed nap, I found myself sitting at my desk in my quiet house with nothing to do. A miracle, indeed! Rather than sprint to the washing machine to try (in vain) to make a dent in the laundry pile, I opted instead to enjoy my sunny window, my [...]
When I was expecting my firstborn, the most common comment I received when people would gawk at my over-sized belly was, “Oh boy, things are about to CHANGE!” They always said it like that was a bad thing–like I should go fill my pantry with canned goods and hole up for the inevitable nuclear fallout [...]
One of the healthiest thoughts we can have is the understanding that we are part of something bigger than ourselves. This is why we value our families, communities, churches and teams. When we join with others, we realize that the collective whole is greater than the individual.
This is also true in the marital relationship, where [...]
The last couple of days, we have experienced unseasonably cooler weather that has been like a breath of fresh air from the typical oppressive Atlanta humidity. Life can often be like the oppressively hot and humid days of summer, leaving us longing for a cool breeze. Taking time to care for your soul is like [...]
