Who Got Peanut Butter on My Daily Planner?: Organizing and Loving Your Days as a Mom

by Cindy Sigler Dagnan

It takes courage and more than a spoonful of humor to leave a career and plunge into the life of at-home motherhood. Author Cindy Dagnan made this decision and is excited to share how to embrace the absolute joy of being the best mom and woman you can be. Spend more laughter and wisdom-filled afternoons with Cindy as you learn how Handle the identity transition from career woman to at-home mom Learn practical short-cuts for tasks and drop the load of perfectionism Care for yourself and your husband physically and spiritually Streamline meals and house projects to enhance life Connect with other mothers and create a vital network of friends Whether you have made the decision to stay home or are still juggling career and family responsibilities, this gathering of godly insights, journal and study questions, and action steps will be a blessing.

Genres: Parenting

240 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2006

About the author

Cindy Sigler Dagnan has been married to her Beloved for nearly three decades. They are the parents of 4 Blessings – all daughters, and 3 wonderful sons-in-law. They are also Nana & Bup to 4 little grandsons, with 2 more on the way. An author, speaker, and high school history teacher, she has been a guest on Focus on the Family & Phil Waldrop radio programs and has spoken or sung in 30 states, as well as Taiwan & Austria. She has spoken at the Hearts at Home, North American Christian and Missouri Christian Conventions & numerous other retreats and marriage seminars. Cindy is the author of 6 books, including Hot Chocolate for Couples and Who Got Peanut Butter on My Daily Planner? Her newest book, is also her first novel, Barefoot in December. The family once had a dust bunny large enough for its own name – Sebastian. It possessed its own quarter and a leftover piece of popcorn from family night. She loves Jesus, her family, fireflies, books, walks & chocolate!

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

The opening chapters where Cindy was discussing the decision to stay home really described my feelings as I was thinking about it a few months ago. It made me feel good about the choice to stay home.

Cindy's suggestions were interesting and creative. I liked one in particular about how to keep track of birthday cards that need to be sent out. She admits that her descriptions or what SAHMs should be doing are things she does on a good day and she has lots of days when she gets nothing done. Still, after a while, her "suggestions" felt incredibly burdensome and unattainable even knowing she doesn't do them every day. And then a lot of her suggestions indicated that her husband's salary is a lot more comfortable than my husband's. I don't have a budget to plan a surprise overnight trip with my husband. I can't afford go to a beauty parlor once a week or once a month for "me time." Basically, this book is a collection of tips. I plan to use some. A lot of them really won't work for me. But Cindy was entertaining to read the whole way through.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved reading this book!.....Lots of ideas to keep you not only involved with your family but also your friends and church. Good Scriptural readings also....thanks, Cindy!

[Delaney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read this book several times and always come back to it when I feel overwhelmed by my growing list of obligations. This book reminds me how to put things into perspective.