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Five Bible Studies for Women

  1. The Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer. This was one of the first Bible studies I worked through, and it remains one of my favorites!
  2. God of Creation by Jen Wilkin. Love how well Jen knows the Bible!
  3. Psalm 23: The Shepherd with Me by Jennifer Rothschild. A very encouraging study of this well-known passage.
  4. Jesus Over Everything Study Guide by Lisa Whittle. You also need the book Jesus Over Everything to go along with the guide, but it’s a helpful study.
  5. Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer. I can recommend almost all of Priscilla’s studies, but this is another of my favorites.

Five Encouraging Books for Christian Women

  1. Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss. Outside of the Bible, it’s my favorite book.
  2. Keep a Quiet Heart by Elisabeth Elliot. Short chapters chock-full of Biblical truth.
  3. One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. A book I re-read yearly to keep a gratitude mindset.
  4. Remember God by Annie F. Downs. Yes, as Annie reminds us, God is always kind and always good.
  5. Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin. The basics on how to study the Bible for yourself.

Five Helpful Parenting Books

  1. On Becoming Babywise by Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam, MD. Yes, I sleep-trained our girls and it was wonderful!
  2. John Rosemond’s Six-Point Plan for Raising Happy, Healthy Children. So much common-sense advice for raising our children.
  3. Different Children, Different Needs by Dr. Charles F. Boyd with Robert A. Rohm, PHD. Teaches us how to relate to our children based on personality types.
  4. Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours by Dr. Kevin Leman. Another very practical book on disciplining and training our children.
  5. The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian. No more powerful tool in parenting than prayer.

Five Books for Parenting Teenagers

  1. Passionate Parenting by Cary Schmidt. Reminds me that, no matter what, God chose me to be the mother of my daughters.
  2. And Then I Had Teenagers by Susan Alexander Yates. Confirms that I’m not alone in my parenting struggles!
  3. Making Home Work in a Broken Society by Paul Chappell. Covers all aspects of parenting, but has some material specifically for parents of teens.
  4. I’m Happy for You (Sort of…Not Really) by Kay Wills Wyma. This might seem like a strange title to include in this category – and it’s not technically a parenting book. But I feel like comparison can be a struggle for moms of teens – or children of any age, really.
  5. Parenting for the Launch by Dennis Trittin and Arlyn Lawrence. Basic principles to help you prepare your teens for leaving the nest.

Five Things I’m Loving for Spring

  1. Yankee Candle Large Jar Aromatic Orange and Evergreen Candle. It’s the perfect light scent for this time of year.
  2. Lee Women’s Relaxed Fit Skirt. Time to pack up the boots and pull out the skirts with flats or sneakers!
  3. Jellypop Women’s Dallas Sneaker. Cute with the skirt above.
  4. Hush Puppies Women’s Chaste Ballet Flats. These are in my closet, too – great with that skirt or other casual spring fashion!
  5. Planters Tropical Fruit and Nuts Trail Mix. A great snack to take along for spring outings.

Five Movies for Families to Watch Together

  1. Emma (2009). This is actually a miniseries – and probably more suitable as a mom/daughter show – but it’s one of my all-time favorite things to watch.
  2. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Yes, it’s a Christmas movie, but the whole family loves it.
  3. Facing the Giants. Love an underdog football movie!
  4. Summer Magic. A Hayley Mills classic!
  5. Anne of Green Gables. Another one that is actually a miniseries, but such a wonderful family viewing experience!

Five Games for Families to Play Together

  1. Uno Flip. It’s a fun twist on the classic.
  2. Phase 10. I’m so not good at this game, but I love it anyway!
  3. Codenames. We bought this for my 20-year-old daughter’s birthday, and really enjoy it!
  4. Dominoes. For me, this is a fun, low-stress game.
  5. Pit. This is especially entertaining with a large group. It can get very loud!

Five Things I Love in My Home

  1. USA Pan Bakeware Half Sheet Pan. Very sturdy; great for baking cookies or roasting vegetables.
  2. Linen Sheer Curtains. We have blinds on our living area windows for privacy, but these are the perfect touch to add a bit of softness to the room.
  3. O-Cedar ProMist Max Microfiber Spray Mop. I actually have the older version of this mop, and it’s great for the floors in my kitchen and bathrooms.
  4. Home Farmhouse Sign with Wreath. I don’t have this exact version (yet :), but I have a similar one on the wall in our hallway.
  5. Amazon Echo. Great for streaming music from Amazon Prime or Apple music.

Five Health and Beauty Products I Use

  1. Cerave PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion. So lightweight, yet effective.
  2. Benefits Cosmetics Roller Lash Mascara. Bought on the recommendation of my 18-year-old daughter – and it’s a good one!
  3. Angel Bear Hair Vitamin Gummies with Biotin. I take one of these every night.
  4. Revlon ColorStay Liquid Foundation. My go-to foundation for years now.
  5. Conair Double Ceramic 1-inch Curling Iron. I’ve owned this for almost a year now and still love it!

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Welcome! I'm Tracey, wife and mom to two teenage girls. I seek to help Christian moms raise children who know, love, and serve God by sharing Biblical wisdom, helpful tips, and practical advice. Read More…

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