Author: Amy

  • Why 90 Days? Do I really need to stick to the schedule?

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    I am often asked “Why 90 days?” when it comes to the Bible in 90 Days. And, almost as often, I get comments from readers who have decided that sticking with our schedule doesn’t really matter. Bettie, a Bible in 90 Days graduate who is reading with us again this time, explained it well as…

  • Prayer requests, anyone?

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    I’ve added a new tab to the top of MomsToolbox. Did you see it? It’s called “Need Prayer?” Go check it out and spread the word to those who are looking for prayer. And then pray. Thanks!

  • Bible in 90 Days Day 34 & 35

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    Day 34 Reading: 2nd Chronicles 35:16- Ezra 10:44 Day 35 Reading: Nehemiah 1:1-13:14 Daily SOAP Devotional: Day 35 Working for the Lord brings amazing success Want to connect with your group? Click to go to this week’s Bible in 90 Days check in post. Once there, click on your group number or letter and leave a comment…

  • Bible in 90 Days Day 33

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    Day 33 Reading: 2nd Chronicles 23:16-35:15 Daily SOAP Devotional: Day 33 Forgiveness in the Old Testament Want to connect with your group? Click to go to this week’s Bible in 90 Days check in post. Once there, click on your group number or letter and leave a comment for others in your group to read. Also,…

  • Super Quick Mom Tip: Freezing Ground Beef

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    Buying meat in bulk and freezing it for later can often save lots of money… not to mention saving the time it takes for extra trips to the store. Kelleigh over at Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs has a great tip for freezing bulk ground beef in a convenient and simple way. Click over and take a…

  • Bible in 90 Days Day 32

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    Day 32 Reading: 2nd Chronicles 7:11-23:15 Daily SOAP Devotional: Again I couldn’t decide between two different SOAP posts from two different readings. Pick one or read them both. Day 32 He helps the powerless (that’s me) against the mighty Day 32 Don’t abandon the Lord! Want to connect with your group? Click to go to this…

  • Coming back from 12 days behind…

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    Is there too much going on in your life right now to fit in your Bible in 90 Days reading each day? One of our mentors recently sent this note to her group. She had a LOT going on, and a LOT of loss going on, the first time she read with us. But I’ll…

  • Teaching and practicing alphabetical order

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    My friend Joy homeschools her three children and she has some fantastic teaching tricks up her sleeve that I plan to use when the time is right with my own (not homeschooled) children. She has a way of making learning lots of fun. Earlier this week she shared How to Teach Alphabetical (ABC) Order without…

  • Bible in 90 Days Day 31

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    Day 31 Reading: 1st Chronicles 24:1-2nd Chronicles 7:10 Daily SOAP Devotional: Day  31 Acknowledge and serve Him wholeheartedly! Want to connect with your group? Click to go to this week’s Bible in 90 Days check in post. Once there, click on your group number or letter and leave a comment for others in your group to…

  • Do you Cupid?

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    For the past 2 years my kids and I have enjoyed sharing some secret Valentine’s love around our neighborhood by going Cupiding. Now that February is here, it’s time to start the fun again. Wanna know what it’s all about? I’ve got an explanation of Cupiding and a Cupiding poem you can use. Is Cupid…

  • Super Quick Mom Tip: No lipstick on your teeth

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    Who likes to wear lipstick on your teeth? Certainly not me! I picked this tip up back in high school and have kept my teeth lipstick-free since then (except the very few times I have forgotten to do this little trick.) After applying lipstick, stick the tip of your finger in your mouth. Just your…

  • #B90Days Week 5 Twitter Party Transcript is UP!

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    Did you miss last night’s Bible in 90 Days Twitter party? There was a lot of great discussion! Due to popular demand, and the help of our awesome B90Days Twitter Party Coordinator Kimarie of The Cardamom’s Pod, I have posted a #B90Days Twitter Party transcript for Week 5. If you couldn’t make it to the…

  • Bible in 90 Days Day 30

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    Day 30 WooHoo! How does it feel to be 1/3 of the way through your Bible? Go ahead, stop and do a little happy dance. Giggle out loud. And thank your Father who inspired you, pulled you close, whispered in your ear and invited you to join us. You’re on a roll and you WILL…

  • Bible in 90 Days Week 5 Check In

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    Can you believe that we are launching into our fifth week of reading the Word together?! This is pretty amazing, huh? I am so excited for each of you who is still hanging in there reading along. Now is a tough time. The enemy is giving you all sorts of reasons to drop out, I’m…

  • My attempt at Cooking During Stolen Moments…

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    Last night we invited another family to join us for dinner. I wanted to serve something I knew would be a slam-dunk, but also something that wouldn’t take too long to put together. Enter Kate and Cooking During Stolen Moments. Kate recently shared her Tortilla Crusted Chicken with Fajita Vegetables and Mexican Black Beans recipe…