The Busy Mom’s Favorite Christmas Movies
There is no shortage of Christmas movies to be found, but we still thought we'd share our family favorites to help you narrow down your list.

There is no shortage of Christmas movies to be found, but we still thought we'd share our family favorites to help you narrow down your list.
Take heart, busy mom! There are some things you can do to reclaim order in your home while your children still live there, but it involves some child training on your part. You can do it!
These days there's a lot of pressure to spend a lot at Christmas, but not every family has an unlimited Christmas budget. Heidi and Durenda are here to encourage you that it's okay to limit what you spend at Christmas and give you some cheaper and free ways to celebrate with those you love!
We can choose to stay just as we are for the rest of our lives, or we can make the choice to seek hard after God, allowing our Creator to make us more like Him as we walk through this world that is not our home. Are you choosing to "become" more like Him, or content to keep "being" just as you are?
We all need some tips for managing our time during the busy holiday season, but if you're a homeschooling mom, there is even more to juggle.
It happens to all mothers at one time or another. We get so tired of the daily battles and discipline that so often suck the life out of us. But take heart! You will reap a harvest of righteousness of you don't give up!
Our culture seems to be raising a generation of entitled children, and it's not going well for us! Heidi shares some ideas today on choices we can make instead.
Our culture seems to be raising a generation of entitled children, and it's not going well for us! Heidi shares some ideas today on choices we can make instead.
During times of fear and times of persecution, we are told in Matthew to "be wise as serpents and gentle as doves."
Sometimes, the thought of trying to fit "one more thing" into our busy lives even includes "quiet time!" God never meant for it to be a burden. Join Heidi at the podcast today and she talks with busy mom, Durenda, about a few easy *guilt free* ways to nurture your spirit in the midst of a busy family life.
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Meal planning is a lot of work, but tune in for some tips that will make it easier!
Is it possible to parent toddlers to teens without guilt? Its not easy, that's for sure! Jessica is a mom of 9 and we're answering her question today on the podcast - how do I do all my kids need me to do? The answer applies to every mom.
Be intentional. Don't let another day go by without purposing to make your marriage a priority! We know it's hard, but join us on the podcast today as we talk about how important it is to do it anyway.
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Moms today have a lot on their plates, and your plate is probably no exception. Heidi and Durenda have three things to watch out for when you're feeling overwhelmed.
Finding the balance between parenting and letting go during the teen year is hard and growing tension makes it even harder. Join Heidi and Durenda as they share their experiences on the podcast.
Life is busy and often there is no end in sight. Join Heidi and Durenda as they help sort out how busy really is just too busy.
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It can be difficult to stay motivated when you're overwhelmed, but Heidi and Durenda have some tips for doing just that.
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It is so important that we make a point to cultivate relationships. Join Heidi and Durenda as they host Connie Albers to discuss specific ways they do this.