Gabby Moms Review: Godly Womanhood: The 5 R's for Homeschool Moms - Part 2

It's interesting how quickly I've forgotten some of the lessons I learned a few months ago from my 30-Day Clear-the-Clutter Challenge.  (I guess I can't really say I mastered them at this point!)

I was reminded of so many of these as I listened and read about the third "R" of Lorrie Flem's Five R's Bundle as part of this month's review for The Gabby Moms program.  Entitled Refine, this audio message and PDF file shared so many tips and ideas for improving my homemaking and managing skills.

One of the things that really stuck with me was the section on attitude.  Because, yes, sometimes I don't have the best one -- especially when it comes to cleaning! 

It was a gentle reminder that my attitude sets the tone for our household and it's "contagious -- whether it's healthy or filled with germs of grumbling."

Beyond the attitude check, there were also practical ideas on how to improve in our homemaking skills.  Managing chores, ways to clear out clutter, and menu-planning are just a few of the other topics.

The fourth R stands for Rejuvenate.  This was also a timely message!  It really honed in on the basics of discipline with children.  My greatest takeaway from this audio was the importantance of being consistent -- and the basic discipline "procedure" is going to be so helpful.

In all honesty, I didn't get to the 5th R!  There was so much in the other messages, I haven't taken time to listen to it yet -- but I do know it's about rest.  And I do know I need to listen to it, because my soul is in need of rest!

I'll add it to my to-do list -- and then go rest... :)

The Five R's Bundle is available from EternalEncouragement.com.

Disclosure:  This product was provided to me by The Gabby Moms program.  All opinions and thoughts are my own!

True Treasures: Book Review

I was so excited to find out I was accepted as a "Gabby Mom" for Teach Magazine (now called Eternal Encouragement magazine)! I had to laugh though, because I definitely do not consider myself (or my blog) "gabby". I think I generally write to-the-point -- but I could be deceiving myself, I guess!

Anyway, as a Gabby Mom, I am fortunate to receive a new product every month and share my thoughts and opinions about it! This month's product is True Treasures, a compilation of the best of Teach Magazine!

What I appreciated most about this book was the brevity of the articles! If you're like me, you don't have a lot of time to sit and read without interruptions. While the book itself is not necessarily short in length (103 pages), the articles are short enough and work well to read during my quiet time or other break in my day.

There are six different sections to the books -- each focusing on a different area of life. From articles like "Do your Children Rise and Call you Blessed, or Grouchy?" (That one was convicting for me! I'm not a morning person, but I'm working on it!) to "Hope for Hurting Parents" to other articles about marriage, homeschooling, and parenting, I found myself encouraged and inspired in my role as mom, parent, homemaker, and wife.

The six sections include:

• Jewels That Make the Heart Sparkle
• Marriages of Solid Gold
• Parenting Pearls: Practical and Priceless
• Homemaking That Dazzles Like Diamonds
• Homeschooling Nuggets of Wisdom
• Godly Living That Glitters

If you're looking for encouragement and guidance, you'll find it in True Treasures!

You can find True Treasures at http://www.homemakingwithteach.com/. Enter code GabbyMom to receive $4 off (code valid until May 31, 2011).

*I received this product for honest review from TEACH Magazine as a part of The Gabby Moms blogging program. All opinions expressed are solely my own.