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Wordless Wednesday: Tanzania

Wordless Wednesday: Tanzania

I spent last week sharing just some of the incredible stories of the people I met during my time in Tanzania with Compassion International, but I wanted to also share the beauty of the country… There are no trees like this in my backyard… Flamingos, visible from miles away like pink flower petals floating on… Continue Reading

Best of Resourceful Mommy: Four Guys, a Girl, and a Hotel Room in Vegas

Best of Resourceful Mommy: Four Guys, a Girl, and a Hotel Room in Vegas

During my time in Tanzania with Compassion International, I would like to share some of my favorite posts from the past. ~Originally posted 10/24/10~ And you won’t believe where we’re going… A year ago I reviewed a book called Spilt Milk, and while I enjoyed the entire book, there was one passage in particular that never left… Continue Reading

Rayovac Six Flags Sweepstakes

Rayovac Six Flags Sweepstakes

Summer is almost here, and like every other parent, I’ve already begun to think of ways to entertain my family without breaking the bank.  There will be a couple of days at the lake with my parents, frequent trips to the park, time at the community pool, and some morning camps.  Rayovac knows that parents… Continue Reading

Best of Resourceful Mommy: A Room Of Your Own

Best of Resourceful Mommy: A Room Of Your Own

During my time in Tanzania with Compassion International, I would like to share some of my favorite posts from the past. ~Originally posted 12/9/10~ I need a place where I can hide, Where no one sees my life inside, Where I can make my plans, and write them down So I can read them. – “The… Continue Reading

Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing mothers and grandmothers I met last week… Thank you to Keely Marie, who took many of these photos and many of the other amazing photos featured in last week’s Compassion International trip images.

Reflections: Compassion Blogging Trip

Reflections: Compassion Blogging Trip

Every night of this trip, all of the Compassion bloggers have come together to share stories, snacks, laughter, tears, check facts and spellings (Kiswahili – oh my!) and do what we love most – write.  I have been so blessed to share this week with five amazing bloggers whose styles and perspectives differ greatly from… Continue Reading

Friday Featured Giveaway: V8 V-Fusion Sparkling

Friday Featured Giveaway: V8 V-Fusion Sparkling

To celebrate the launch of V8′s V-Fusion Sparkling, V8 is providing one Resourceful Mommy reader with a gift bag designed to make their spring sparkle!  I had the opportunity try a variety of delicious V8 V-Fusion Sparkling and am excited to share them with my readers!  V8 V-Fusion Sparkling is the newest addition to the V8… Continue Reading

Best of Resourceful Mommy: How to Make Your Own Cookie Cutter

Best of Resourceful Mommy: How to Make Your Own Cookie Cutter

During my time in Tanzania with Compassion International, I will would like to share some of my favorite posts from the past. ~Originally posted 5/1/10~ Next weekend my baby is turning four, and we will be celebrating with a Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman themed birthday party. When my daughter was born I launched a tradition of elaborate (crazy)… Continue Reading

Rejoice With Me: Compassion Blogging Trip Day 5

Rejoice With Me: Compassion Blogging Trip Day 5

  “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and… Continue Reading

Best of Resourceful Mommy: How to Deal with Toy Clutter

Best of Resourceful Mommy: How to Deal with Toy Clutter

During my time in Tanzania with Compassion International, I will would like to share some of my favorite posts from the past. ~Originally posted 7/19/10~ As parents, we need to have an ever-changing bag of tricks to deal with the challenges of parenthood.  My nemesis is space.  I am constantly looking for new places to store… Continue Reading