I’ve got a confession to make. I’m much, much quicker to criticize than compliment. Unfortunately, when I see something or hear something, I often start with what’s wrong with it rather than what’s right with it. Can you relate? Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on a good compliment.” Here are some things you can do to increase your compliment to criticism ratio. First, put a reminder on your...

The Family Minute is a program of our national nonprofit organization, Family First.  Here at Family First, our ultimate desire is to provide parenting, marriage, and relational truth that helps people love their family well.  Family Minute is one of three programs we have to help deliver that truth…the two others are All Pro Dad and iMOM.  All Pro Dad and iMOM encourage and inspire dads and moms through free...

If you’re looking for a way to scale back on expenses, why not commit to a credit free Christmas this year? Resist the temptation to spend money you don’t have on material things that ultimately have very little meaning, and provide very little satisfaction.  Start by using this money saving Christmas gift planner to organize your list.  But remember, the Christmas season isn’t about “things,” it’s about...

Of course you do!  Well a little planning and a lot of great printables will go a long way in making your holidays more joyful and less stressful.   So plan now to get all of the printables you need at iMOM.com!  Start with our printable gift planner to save time and money.  Also check out iMOM’s printable calendars, Christmas Eve Checklist, and my favorite – story cards that will help you share the real meaning...

Today is Black Friday — the traditional start of the Christmas shopping season. But a great bargain isn’t so great if it means spending the holidays in extra debt. Here are three tips to ease the after-Christmas bills blues to help you make the most of the big sales. Instead of getting carried away by all the big sales and promotions, set some limits in writing before you leave the house. If you haven’t already,...

Family time, football, fun, and lots of food…those are the things that I think of when Thanksgiving Day approaches. But it’s also a meaningful holiday where we need to pause and give thanks for our many blessings. Our good family friends recently shared their awesome Thanksgiving tradition with me.  They place a white table cloth on their dining room table the week of Thanksgiving. Then, each family member takes a...

Somehow, it’s always the little moments that turn into the big ones.  It may seem small now, but you’ll never forget the time your daughter loses her first tooth or your son learns to ride a bike.  These moments with your family are what last a lifetime.  So, to encourage you to be thankful for your family, I’ve compiled a list of 8 inspirational family quotes.  First, former President Ronald Regan reminds us that...