One of the things you will likely hear me talk about frequently is accountability! Honestly, I have a love-hate relationship with that word ... and with accountability...
Posts by Stephani Carpenter
I recently finished Crystal Paine’s The Time Saving Mom. It was an easy read, and I love the conversational tone Crystal uses in her writing. She is a blogger over at MoneySavingMom.com, a...
This week my kids are completing their annual standardized testing. It is later in the year than we normally do so, and it is the first year for any of my younger kids that the testing is...
Our Family’s Favorite Thanksgiving Leftovers Dinner! What I am about to share is not only my kids' favorite way to use up any Thanksgiving leftovers, it is also an easy meal that I can...
Have you heard the story of the new bride who, after following her mother’s turkey recipe exactly, asked her mom why they cut the legs off of the turkey and cooked them on the side? Her mom replied...
Heartbeat of Hope: Managing Expectations Despite Disappointment
I imagine this is a post that will come up again and again ... and again! This is such an incredibly huge topic, and it impacts so many areas of our lives and relationships. Struggling in...