Two books I read this week (and two that I’m planning to read next week!)
I’ve been in a book reading slump. Between working on my own book, (101 Simple Ways to Show Your Husband You Love Him) and some other projects I am working on, reading felt like an unobtainable luxury. But then I discovered something… I’m a grump when I don’t read. As...
Podcast #145-Deva Dalporto and Recapturing Joy in Your Daily Life!
Does your life (at times) feel so challenging that you just want to crawl into a corner and hide?Today, we're talking to Deva Dalporto of YouTube fame. Yes, she's the real woman behind the series of parody videos that you see on Facebook all the time. She's the mom...
7 Simple Prayers to Make Your Marriage Great
7 Specific Prayers to Make Your Marriage Great “Make me a blessing to my spouse in my actions and words.” (James 1:22) “Help me pull back from my routine to focus on what is important.” Romans 12:2 “Let me respect him in all that I say and do.” (Ephesians 5:33) “Teach...
Podcast #144 Arlene Pellicane – Finding Balance: Screens, Social Media and Relationships
Does your three-year-old know more about your iPhone than you do? Does your ten-year-old spend more time worrying about screen time than family time? Are you ready to throw screens out of your house altogether? Listen in as Kathi and Erin talk to Arlene Pellicane,...
The Day I Quit Motherhood by Jenny Lee Sulpizio
The Day I Quit Motherhood by Jenny Lee Sulpizio I quit! Before I knew it, these two words had flown from my mouth and the reason was simple: it had been one of those mornings. You know the kind. The type of morning where the kids overslept, fights over the bathroom...
10 Ways to Stay Miserable Today
10 Ways to Stay Miserable Today… "I wonder if I can take you out to coffee and pick your brain about writing." I get this request at least once a week. (Now I'm thinking if I saved them all up, I could get coffee for free for a month... Picture me twirling the end of...
Podcast #143 – Karen Ehman – How to Watch your Words and Stay out of Trouble
Have you ever gotten yourself into trouble for something you said?We all have! Today, our guest Karen Ehman, the author of Keep it Shut: What to Say it, How to Say it and When to Say Nothing at All, tells us how to keep our words uplifting, fruitful and...
Podcast #142 – Michele Cushatt – When Everything Comes Undone
What do you do when everything you know comes Undone?From a "conquer the world" kind of a gal to a "cowering in the corner" woman, Michele Cushatt walked through a long journey from fear and panic to an unwavering confidence in God after a devastating cancer...
Podcast #141 – But I’m Not a Wicked Stepmother!
Being a stepparent is HARD. What can you do as a stepmom, or a friend to a stepmom, to make it less frustrating and bring peace to a blended family? Erin interviews Kathi and co-author of their new book, But I'm Not a Wicked Stepmother, Carol Boley to discuss what...
Podcast 140 – Jamie Ivey and Staying Connected with Hot Date Nights!
How do you stay connected to your man when your life is… crazy?Fellow podcaster and blogger Jamie Ivey shares her tips and tricks for keeping her marriage hot when she has four kids, a busy husband and messy house. Listen in and get:Date night ideas that are creative...




