“Breathe.” “Empty your mind.” “Set your intention for your practice.” Have you ever had a bit of a skeezy feeling during yoga class? Perhaps you’ve even wondered if Christians should practice yoga?Popular culture relentlessly celebrates the healthful benefits of yoga--that … Read More
Healthy Living
Discover You!
Posted on 2.20.13
LEARN. MOVE. EAT. LIVE....DISCOVER! The obesity epidemic in the United States is major cause for concern. You might be thinking a few extra pounds isn't a big deal but inactive and overweight parents may mean the same for our children. Unfortunately health issues associated obesity (heart … Read More
Flexibility
Posted on 2.15.13
Hello readers! This week's subject is flexibility. What does that mean? I'm sure you're thinking of the type of flexibility that means touching your toes, loosening up your hamstrings before a run, or stretching your hip flexor. No, I'm talking about life flexibility: when life keeps … Read More
February = Heart Month
Posted on 2.9.13
February is American Heart Month! After a bit of digging, what I found really got me thinking about taking a more intentional approach to my heart health.The truth is each of us can make some changes in our daily activities that will payoff big time if we start now. It is a new year, full of … Read More
Smoothies
Posted on 2.2.13
Okay moms, whether we are on the go or stay home, we are busy! Meeting the needs of our families throughout the day really requires good nutrition and to think about what we eat too and not just what we put into Jr's lunchbox. One quick way to really help cut time but provide energy and nutrition … Read More
Renewal: Open Arms, Open Heart
Posted on 1.26.13
In the span of one hour, my ten-year-old son told a fib, my seven-year-old pushed his brother, and my infant had a poo in the bathtub. Stressed to the breaking point, I felt my muscles stiffen up and my arms fold into that I-can’t-take-anymore-of-this position. Sound familiar?If you’re a … Read More
Meet the Moms: Katie
Posted on 1.18.13
Hi, my name is Katie Timmerman and I am so blessed to have the opportunity to contribute to The Charlotte Moms website. Our family moved to Charlotte in spring 2007. I'm currently a stay-at-home mom and have three children with my husband Derik who challenges me everyday to be all that God wants me … Read More
How To De-Clutter Your Mind–A Christian’s Perspective
Posted on 1.17.13
Last week I gave some tips on How to De-clutter your Home. Today I would like to touch on some tips of de-cluttering your mind. Have you ever felt like there was so much on your mind that you can't think straight?? I know that we have all been there so here are some tips that I have found … Read More
Bundle Up: Tips for Keeping your Children Warm this Winter
Posted on 11.28.12
The winter weather is slowly sneaking up on us and soon we'll all be heading out to enjoy lots of fun, but cold festivities. We want our little ones to have a good time and enjoy the sites and activities and the last thing we want to spoil their holiday cheer is becoming a popsicle. One thing we … Read More
Healthy Thanksgiving – Part 2
Posted on 11.17.12
Days like Thanksgiving are always a challenge for your diet, aren’t they? So much good food in one place makes it hard to avoid temptation. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to. In Part 1of this series I told you deprivation on holidays, in my opinion, is not an option. I want you to … Read More
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