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Back to School Survival Tips for Moms

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Getting ready for back to school is not just for kids. This resource list will get moms in the right mindset to conquer the first day of school and beyond.

With back to school right around the corner, moms all over are wondering how will they ever survive. For me it seems like as soon as summer starts it’s almost over. Before you blink it’s time to go back to school. I recall several first days of school where I wished I was better prepared. This […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living, Parenting Tagged With: back to school, encouragement, moms, motherhood, parenting, resources

The Big List of Mom Blogs Christian Moms Love

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

With so many mom blogs out there, how do you find the best one for you? We've scoured the internet to bring you this big list of mom blogs that are perfect for the Christian mom. #moms #momblogs #parenting

If you’ve spent any time on the internet at all you’ve likely run into a Mom Blog or two, or three. There are quite a few out there and today, my friend Carmen Brown (Married by His Grace) is giving us the scoop on her favorites. Carmen and I met in person a year ago […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, guest post, motherhood, parenting, parenting advice

The Very Best Way to Support Moms

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

The Very Best Way to Support Moms is easier than you think. God is already walking right beside her and He wants you to partner with Him! Your job is done!

Don’t you just wish motherhood came with an instruction manual? New appliances come with manuals. So do new cars, remote controls and other gadgets. Even the simplest apps provide a quick tutorial when you first download it. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an instruction manual for moms too? I bet it’d be a big […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: guest post, moms, motherhood, parenting, parenting advice, peace, prayer, support

5 Choices You Can Make to Overcome Anger Now

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Does anger get the best of you? Here are five choices you can make to overcome anger based on God's Word and sound practical advice.

There was a lot of stomping from room to room. What started as a murmur was now growing increasingly louder. Doors were getting closed a little harder than they should have been – okay, they were slammed! It was no wonder things didn’t start flying across the room because this was beginning to look and feel […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: anger, biblical truth, change, guest post, motherhood, parenting, personal development, self improvement

Intentional Moms Invest in their Future

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are you a mom? Do you think personal development for Moms is important? Here's a great way to invest in yourself where everyone wins.

There’s a movement happening. And I am a part of it. Moms all over are being more and more intentional in their parenting. They are busy finding ways to improve in their role as moms. And this is just the time to do it. We live in a world that puts so many resources right […]

Filed Under: Personal Development Tagged With: motherhood, parenting, personal development, self development, self improvement

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