Top Ten Reasons to Take a Sick Day By Christina Maas Western HR Rep & Northern CO Coordinator of Mommy Bag Marketing Working from home can be a challenge, especially when you need a sick day. I often find myself saying ” I have so much to do, if I take a break how will [...]

Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others. 1 Corinthians 10:24 NLT Everyone is concerned with their own rights these days: women’s rights, animal rights, workers rights…you name it! Society tells us to be our own advocate. “If you don’t fight for yourself, nobody will” is a common philosophy heard [...]

So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 1 Corinthians 10:12 NIV This verse applies to all of us. It is so easy to fall in the trap of thinking that we are above something, or that we have mastered something or that we have conquered a sin and [...]

The Swimsuit Lesson written by Jon Holsten illustrated by Scott Freeman Several months ago, Jon Holsten came to our MOPS group at Crossroads Church in Loveland, CO  to help educate us on how to talk to our kids about sexual abuse. Jon is a Christian father and a detective in the Major Case Unit for the [...]

Here in the Northeast US, we are finally starting to feel like Spring is actually here. Flowers are blooming, and we’ve been enjoying open windows! Although I’d rather maintain an all year round cleaning schedule, there are certain tasks that just beg for my attention at this time of year. As moms, we are so [...]

On busy days make up these sandwhiches ahead of time and you’ll have a no fuss, yummy lunch waiting for you! Italian Cold Cut Sandwich 1 pound of deli ham 1 pound of deli salami 6 slices of provolone cheese 12 slices of Italian Bread 1/2 cup prepared basil pesto Spread a thin layer of [...]

This week’s highlighted business is Five Star Home Foods. Here is a little bit about what they are all about from their website! How It Works Five Star Home Foods makes meals simple. Here’s how: Contact us to request a complimentary Five Star Home Foods sample package consisting of our delicious all-natural beef, chicken, pork [...]

If you’re a mommy chances are that playdough is a staple item in your household–(and if not, it should be! it’s a great and wonderful toy for preschoolers, all sorts of sensory learning opportunities in it!) What you might not know is that it can be quickly, easily, and cheaply made from items you probably [...]

Three Tips for Making the Most of Your Home Office Those of us who work from home know that working from home can be both a blessing and a curse.  Yes, the commute is fantastic and you can make that conference call in your jammies if you’re not feeling good.  But there’s also the temptation [...]

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. Psalm 107:8 niv Every day is a day to be thankful for all that God has given to us: family, friends, home, jobs, and country. Are you having a little trouble counting your blessings in this season of [...]