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Clutter Catastrophe

122 BOXES of ???????? I really have no idea. It has been has been 441 days since I saw this stuff. The catastrophe part of my clutter catastrophe happened over a year ago when a black storm flew in off the Tampa Bay and turned my world box-brown.  When I arrived on the scene of my flooded house, an emergency team, like an army of ants, had formed a line in and out of the front door.  I stopped in…

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My Baby is a Big Girl Now! Sniff, Tears, Joy :)

Five years ago today we launched iMOM.  What a journey, what a joy!  I am deeply awed by the way God has brought so many women–5,000,000 this year to our site.  It has been my deepest desire to find favor with Him and with moms.  I am humbled by His provision of every single mom. He is good…so good.…

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I Love MOPS Moms!

  I love MOPS.  I can’t help it, what is not to love?  After 3 days of talking to thousands of mothers of pre-schoolers at the 2012 MOPS International Convention, one would think I would be worn out.  I am the opposite of worn out, I am wound up!  It is my desire and passion, as the director of iMOM, to inspire and encourage moms.  MOPS moms fire me up to do my job with renewed fervor because:    …

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Cooking, Computers, Cows, Capitalism and The Constitution

I believe in the Constitution of the United States.  Do you?  Lately, I have been struck by the awareness that “We the People” have forgotten what “We the People” stand for. The First Amendment of the Constitution states: And Capitalism is defined as: Taking every advantage of our countries abundance of capital goods I am in the delightful process of remodeling our home.  We were flooded and so the lovely goods we had were a wash.  I love to cook…

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The Sacrifices Mothers Make For Their Olympic Athletes

Every mom sacrifices for her child in countless ways, for countless hours and with countless tears.  To sacrifice is part of the privilege and joy of motherhood.  This video by P & G passionately captures the sacrifice and joy that make being a mom the best job in the world. For more real life inspiration watch these interviews of Olympic athletes and their mothers: Alicia Sacramone, Shawn Johnson, Henry Cejudo, Diana Lopez, Kortney Clemons, Ryan Lochte and many more! http://www.youtube.com/user/ProcterGamble…

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Independence Day Games

The 4th of July is a great time to teach your kids about America’s Founding Fathers.  Check out some of iMOM’s Independence Day Games to make this holiday fun for you and your family. Test your knowledge with our 4th of July Trivia game. Share this delicious and festive American Flag Cake with family and friends!  …

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