Category Archives: Challenges

Learning to Praise

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Janae

Our blog is called “Five Real Moms” for a reason. We are real moms with real challenges and real aspirations. We have real hopes and dreams and just as real stumbling blocks and trials. Today, I hope to share a … Continue reading →

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The Power of Words

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Janae

Tonight I had an epiphany. Okay, it wasn’t anything new or original, but it is life-changing. My son left for school this morning angry. When I wouldn’t allow him to take a set of paint brushes to school (in obedience … Continue reading →

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Brené Brown: The Power of Vulnerability

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Sunny

“There’s a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” –Leonard Cohen I have been enjoying accompanying my husband on a business trip. We are at a convention-like gathering called the Crown Council Event “Where dentists unite, and give.” … Continue reading →

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The Power of Play

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Kerri

Free play is crucial to our kids’ development! Here are some ideas of what gets in our way from letting kids play and what to do about it. Continue reading →

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Seize the Day–Live in the NOW

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Cheri

How many times in a day do you hear your kids say “In a minute!” or “I will!” or “just a sec!”? How does it make you feel? Frustrated? Annoyed? Angry? My girls have been listening to a wonderful series … Continue reading →

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Holiday Birthdays

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Sunny
baby in a box under the tree

Did you ever give your kids a sibling for Christmas or their birthday? Do members of your family have birthdays on holidays or during the holiday season? Out of my 5 kids, we’ve got a birthday just before Thanksgiving (but … Continue reading →

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Cook Now, Eat Later: Freezer Meal Plan Week 4

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Cheri

(For a great holiday gift idea for neighbors, teachers, coworkers, or pretty much anyone, check out www.hearthappybaking.blogspot.com!) It is starting to get very cold around here. This morning, as I dropped my daughter off for kindergarten, it was a mere … Continue reading →

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Almonds: The Heartburn Remedy

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Janae

Heartburn has always been one of my least favorite and yet worst symptoms of pregnancy. About 3 months out from delivery, I start getting the worst heartburn that leaves me eating bland and tasteless foods, drinking tons and tons of … Continue reading →

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Cook Now, Eat Later: Freezer Meal Plan Week 3

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Cheri

How was your Thanksgiving?! Ours was fantastic. The weather here in the midwest has been beautiful and Thanksgiving was a really beautiful and warm day. The cooking all went almost seamlessly and the company was even better! This week, we’ll … Continue reading →

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Cook Now, Eat Later: Freezer Meal Plan Week 2

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Cheri

**I updated the first post in this series with better instructions how to package, freeze, and store your meals. Check it out here.** First of all, my baby DID arrive before the first post of this series…but only by an … Continue reading →

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