Author: Amy
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Delicious, store-bought soup for a tiny amount of Weight Watchers Points Plus…
This evening I decided to give a store-bought soup a try and was definitely pleased. This V-8 Southwestern Corn soup has only 3 thick, delicious Weight Watchers Points Plus a serving. The box contains two servings, which I, of course, enjoyed all by myself. I was happy to give up 6 points for it. I’ll…
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Are you going to finish the Bible in 90 Days with us?
The following is a little Bible in 90 Days push and inspiration from Group #1 mentor Andrea. You might notice on the sidebar that Andrea has already finished reading this session already… Way to go, Andrea!!! In the Summer of 2010 I become acquainted with Amy and Mom’s Toolbox. I was quite intrigued by the…
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The Only Self-Help Book You’ll Ever Need…
The following is a little Bible in 90 Days inspiration from Bible in 90 Days graduate and Group #8 mentor, Crystal Senter Brown. Visit the “self-help” section of your local bookstore and notice how many books are filling the shelves. For $14.99, you can learn how to be a better YOU. Some books have simple…
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I am thanking God for you
Today I was struck by the following in Romans: “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world.” -Romans 1:8 If you are on track with your Bible in 90 Days reading, I hope this stopped you today, too. And if you…
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Truth Bleeds Through the Lines
This is a guest post from Genevieve, Bible in 90 Days graduate and mentor for group #16. I was 16 years old, I wore my black trench coat everywhere and had a butch haircut. I was mad at everybody – including myself. It takes a lot to melt a teenager, but the note inside the…
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Do you like a fresh start?
Even as we are wrapping up the current Bible in 90 Days session here on MomsToolbox, school has just begun for many of you and it is still the time for fresh starts. Today I am sharing what I love about fresh starts over on Tommy Nelson’s Raising Faithful Kids. Here’s a preview of what…
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Has Satan been lying to you, too?
Satan dealt me a whopping one-two punch at the beginning of this session of Bible in 90 Days and I owe every single reader out there an equally whopping apology. You see, not soon after we started reading, I started to doubt myself. I started to wonder what in the world I was doing trying…
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Finish strong. Finish on time. Finish with us.
A guest post from Jennifer, mentor to group # 21 Have you ever stayed up into the wee hours to finish reading a good book? Have you been involved in a sport that demanded you practice day after day, show up when tired, forsake other activities just to perfect your ability to hit the ball,…
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Honest Prayer: Our best tool for growing our children’s faith
“Dear God, thank you for making Mrs. Cindi’s house look like it was slimed,” my husband said as he started the blessing before dinner. We all giggled a bit, but we did so with grateful hearts. Our area has been in a drought for quite some time and a dear friend who lives about 35…
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Losing weight and getting fit with a personal trainer
Does the site of this make you a little nervous? Do you have any clue what to do with all of these? The gym kind of freaks me out. Yes, I can ride my bike 180 miles in two days each spring, but the idea of exercising on funky equipment or using weights totally intimidates…
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Filling, easy breakfast for only 7 Weight Watchers Points Plus
Tomorrow I go in for my second-week check on Weight Watchers. I rejoined almost three weeks ago and, since going back, I have felt great about my decision. I am finally taking control of something that was beginning to spiral out of control. The first time I joined Weight Watchers I lost 30 pounds, had…
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Easy, inexpensive recycled party favor
Looking for a super easy, inexpensive party favor to pass out at your next birthday party? This one really is easy, cheap and will still make the kids smile: Here’s how you can make these yourself. 1. Collect as many toilet paper rolls as you have guests. Or use paper towel rolls and cut to…
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Any tips for NOT sampling the frosting.. and the candy and…
Last week I re-joined WeightWatchers. And, even though I had a crazy traveling fiasco that left me in the airport MUCH longer than anticipated last weekend, and even though I attended my grandmother’s 100th year birthday celebration weekend with some delicious meals, I still had a fantastic first week with a great loss. I am…
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Bible in 90 Days Ripple Effect and Inspiration
Kelleigh, who is one of our Bible in 90 Days mentors, inspired her own dad to read the Bible in 90 days a few sessions back. In turn, he inspired his own friends to read the Bible in 90 days, which has lead to several of his pastor friends launching the Bible in 90 Days…