Caution: Check All Labels!

Here is an article I wrote for the ParentLife blog specifically on the topic of the (literal) messages that we allow our children to wear on their clothing. Something to think about, moms and dads!

Book Review: TOTALLY DESPERATE MOM

Moms, you will love this book by Wendy Hagen! This young mother of three will keep you laughing and nodding your head in agreement as you compare her crazy, messy stories of motherhood with your own. Truly, only other moms can appreciate(?) this stage of life that is just as full of joys as it is bodily fluids.

Reading Wendy's book is like reading a long e-mail from one of your best girlfriends. She spills out all the frustrations of mothering babies and toddlers with both humor and grace (both of which moms REALLY need!). But Wendy also brings encouragement and wisdom to the matter, giving practical tips on how to take care of yourself and your marriage during this hectic time of life.

Totally Desperate Mom is a quick, easy read (very important for busy moms, who may only have time to read while in the bathroom or while cooking dinner)--one that will hold your attention and make you smile. You'll appreciate this realistic approach to what life is really like in "the motherhood." Moms, do yourself a favor and pick up this book. And if you know a mom-to-be, give her a copy of it, too, because she'll want to know she's not alone when she's in the midst of "the Black Hole"! Now you're curious, aren't you?

And here's the really fun news: Wendy and I will be giving away a copy of Totally Desperate Mom next week on Stuff Mamas Like! So keep checking in to find out how to win it!

A Very Veggie Giveaway!

Wanna win some VeggieTales goodies?! All you have to do is officially become a "follower" of my other blog, and you'll be entered in the drawing to win either . . .

The Sweetpea Beauty package, which includes:

• Sweetpea Beauty: A Girl After God's Own Heart (A Lesson About True Beauty) DVD

• Sweetpea Beauty jigsaw puzzle

• Sweetpea's Songs for Girls CD

• Sweetpea Beauty stickers

--OR--

 
The Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella package, which includes:

• Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella (A Lesson in Confidence) DVD

• Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella jigsaw puzzle

• VeggieTales 25 Favorite Action Songs CD

• Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella stickers

The winner will get to choose which package he/she would like to receive. The drawing will be held this Friday, August, 13th, at noon, so be sure to follow me before then! Also, for those of you wonderful people who are already following Stuff Mamas Like, you'll be happy to know that you're already entered in the drawing. Thanks for reading!

GROWTH SPURTS: If You Can't Say Anything Nice . . . Try Anyway

Here is my column for the August issue of Parents & Kids magazine.

Book Giveaway (on someone else's blog this time)

You can enter to win a copy of Friendship for Grown-Ups: What I Missed and Learned Along the Way by Lisa Whelchel on The Common Room blog! Go to the site for details.