5 ways to break from routine

In the midst of crazy schedules and the daily demands of life, it is important to break from the routine for a few days of rest and quality family time.

Cara Putman on August 11, 2014

3 tips for lessening summer craziness

So how can we not only survive, but thrive this summer?

Cara Putman on June 6, 2014

Sharing our faith with our kids

This year the kids and I have been starting each morning with devotions. First, we read the day’s devotional from Jesus Calling for Kids. We are really enjoying those and talking about the challenges the author gives in how to live a life that lives with an ear attuned to Christ. Then we turn to the Bible. Last week we finished…

Cara Putman on January 24, 2014

Exercise: I think I can, I think I can

I don’t know about you, but I often have grandiose dreams about the exercise goals I can accomplish. Then reality sets in and I have to acknowledge I am a mother of four – two of whom are small. And I don’t have a gym membership. Even so, physical fitness is important to me. When I don’t find a way to wedge it into my days, I get grouchy, stressed,…

Cara Putman on January 2, 2014

Epic fail – or grace filled momma?

I pray frequently that God will keep me from doing anything that will become a stumbling block in my children’s relationship with Him.

Cara Putman on July 15, 2013

Tips for finding peace as a perfectionist loving momma

From my earliest days, I knew I wanted to be a mom. I also knew I wanted to take Katie Couric’s spot on The Today Show – hasn’t happened. Wanted to take Sandra Day O’Connor’s spot on the Supreme Court – also seems highly unlikely. And wanted to be the youngest state senator in Nebraska history – my college friend did that while I moved to…

Cara Putman on June 24, 2013

Summer plans? 4 low-cost ideas to try with your kids

Summer is officially upon most of us. The calendar has turned to June and that means school is out for most of us. It also means we need to fill the suddenly empty days. Whether you homeschool or not, here are a few ideas to get you started. Then let me know what ideas you can pass on to the rest of us!   Become a tourist in your own back…

Cara Putman on June 10, 2013

Grief & kids: a hard combination

If we all took a moment, we could generate our own list of times that grief overwhelms our world.

Cara Putman on June 7, 2013

Romance after kids?

How can we, as busy women, find time for romance?

Cara Putman on October 15, 2012

4 steps to building solid relationships with family

What’s a mom to do when life keeps us moving so fast and the miles separate us from loved ones?

Cara Putman on September 17, 2012