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August 21, 2020
Take the Joy Challenge!
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August 17, 2020
Emotionally Prepare Your Kids For School
This year going back to school feels different for many families. Some are going back to school and others are staying home for school. A few years ago, an author colleague and I both had sixth grade girls and desired to better prepare them emotionally. Here is what we found to be the top three …
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July 25, 2020
His Love Makes a Difference
Once again, it’s my children who teach how me how to be a better me. A few months ago my missionary daughter mentioned how much she loved reading Jesus the Christ by James E Talmage. I shared that I had read it years ago and we had a sweet chat about it. A few weeks later …
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What Happens When I Love Jesus Christ
Once again, it’s my children who teach how me how to be a better me. A few months ago my missionary daughter mentioned how much she loved reading Jesus the Christ by James E Talmage. I shared that I had read it years ago and we had a sweet chat about it. A few weeks later …
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June 11, 2020
Books Bites with Connie: Favorite Fiction Summer Reads for You and Your Kids
Did you miss it? No worries, put up your feet and enjoy some girl chat! Check out the latest Book Bites with Connie and chill, laugh, and connect on favorite book and movie recommendations this summer for you and your kids. Enjoy a delicious, pretty summer treat that is as tasty as it looks. Casual, …
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June 3, 2020
Choose Your Moments of Peace
“Love and peace of mind do protect us. They allow us to overcome the problems that life hands us. They teach us to survive… to live now… to have the courage to confront each day.” —Bernie Siegel. Saturday, one thing organically led to another. We spontaneously decided #momsaid to do a small hike. And afterward …
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May 27, 2020
Book Bites with Connie and a Scrumptious Raspberry Ricotta Cake
School is out, and I’m excited for a new segment I’ll be doing each week to connect virtually with you wonderful women/tired mamas!! I’m calling it “Book Bites with Connie.” Each week I’ll host a Facebook live on my page where we’ll chat about how to Live Lovely and for all things books, treats, and …
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May 19, 2020
Lessons from Planting a Garden
We planted a garden. People do it, I get it, but this was not the plan. And certainly not my thing #avidblackthumb But the process–not the outcome–has taught me startling life lessons I didn’t know He wanted me to know. Back it up to where it started, which was, wanting to find a new hobby …
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May 12, 2020
What Women Do for One Another
This is what we do for one another. We lift, we love, we don’t let go until we see the one is on safe footing. I love this painting by Kate Lee #mothersdaygifttome as it embodies and reminds me of what makes women so beautifully women. Love. Support. Connection. So many pivotal women throughout my …
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May 10, 2020
The Two Sides of the Motherhood Coin: Pain and Joy
For Mother’s Day, I’ve been reflecting on the irony of motherhood. And just as there are two sides to every story #momsisalwaysright it seems to me there are two poignant sides of the motherhood coin. There is pain. Lots of it. It’s hurt, loss, and conflict. It’s watching your child, doing for your child, being …
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