Oprah’s Live Your Best Life Weekend in NYC

Oh my gosh, what a great time I had….I can’t even begin to tell you; words just don’t describe the whole experience. One thing that I’m kicking myself for still is the fact that I forgot my camera when I went to Radio City Music Hall, so I had to rely on my phone [...]

Guest Post | Nailed Sin

Recently, I had the most amazing experience at church. I can honestly say that I have never felt the way I did that evening. I have never been moved to tears and felt the presence of our Lord come over me in such a way. I have never felt such peace.

Once a [...]

Guest Post | Teaching the Ressurection with Easter Eggs

A Simple Resurrection Object Lesson

We did this for the first time last year, and our toddler enjoyed it thoroughly – and learned the true story of Easter!
Materials needed:

Printed script (See below.)
Small basket. (A bowl or small shoe box works well, too.)
Five (large) brightly-colored plastic eggs (You can get these for [...]

Guest Post | Easter Ideas for Children

Easter is a pretty big deal at ABC Jesus Loves Me.  Honestly, between Christmas (the birth of our Savior) and Easter (the death, burial, and resurrection of our Savior) what could be more important?  But Easter is a tough holiday to explain to children.  Between the Easter bunny, loads of candy, and Easter egg hunts, the true meaning [...]

Celebrate Spring | Guest Post

Bio: Tracey is married to her college sweetheart and enjoys parenting her two daughters, ages nine and seven. When she’s not baking, grocery shopping or doing laundry, you can find her blogging at Girls to Grow.

When my daughters have days off from school, I like to plan a few activities for us [...]

M2M: Simplifying Your Holidays: Merry Christmas!

Well, it’s finally the week of Christmas.  I hope you’re not scrambling around, but that you are taking just a few moments this week to truly enjoy the feeling of this season.  Merry Christmas, Everyone!  I hope that you have a wonderful, blessed holiday this Christmas, and just enjoy being with your family.

Who could have [...]

Christmas Tree Contest Winners

It’s time to announce the winners of the first annual MamaBuzz Christmas tree contest!:)  (Drumroll please….)

1st Place: Be Thou a Knight.

2nd Place: Marine Corps Nomads.

3rd Place: Getting all my Ducks in a Row.
Thank you all for entering!  Congratulations to our winners!  If you are a winner, I need you to email us here at MamaBuzz with [...]

M2M: Simplifying Your Holidays- Alternate Gift Ideas to Show the True Meaning of Christmas

Every year at this time, we hopefully get the opportunity to spend more time with our families, enjoying the spirit of the Christmas season.  Christmas really is about giving.  Remembering the true spirit and meaning of this holiday is just so important.  Jesus gave up his throne in Heaven to come to earth and be [...]

You Vote Now: Finalists for Christmas Tree Contest

The finalists for the Christmas tree contest have been chosen.  This was a very tough decision, as all of the trees we received were just so beautiful and creative.  Thank you to all who entered; we loved travelling around to your blogs and reading up on your trees and browsing around all your beautiful decorations. [...]

M2M: Simplifying Your Holidays: Frugal & Creative Gift Ideas

Before you read on, don’t forget today is the last day to link up your pics for the Christmas tree contest!:)

There are only 2 1/2 weeks left to get ready for Christmas.  For some of you this isn’t so bad because you’re well-organized and have been working on Christmas gifts for quite some time.  For some of [...]

M2M: Simplifying Your Holidays: Christmas Tree Contest with Prizes!

Decorating for Christmas can be such a fun family tradition. It doesn’t have to be expensive either. Here are some frugal Christmas decorating ideas:

Use what you have: do you have old pinecones stashed away?  Do you live in an area where you can go trim some branches off of cedar trees?  (They usually have the [...]

M2M: Simplifying Your Holidays: Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!  This week, just thought I’d post a couple videos for fun.  Just relax this Thanksgiving Day, even if you’re cooking for a crowd.  Take time out to truly appreciate and enjoy your family….

This first video is from a Thanksgiving episode of Friends.  I sure miss that show.  Hopefully, this [...]

M2M: Simplifying Your Holidays: Recipe Swap

Thanksgiving is almost here!  Can’t you just smell the turkey and the homemade rolls baking in the oven?  Oh, and don’t forget that pumpkin pie, although I do not care for pumpkin pie.  (Gasp!)  I know!  I do love Pumpkin Whoopie Pies and Pumpkin Roll, though.  Before we get to the recipe swap, I just [...]

M2M: Simplifying Your Holidays: Traditions

This has got to be my favorite time of the year….I’m trying to instill that same love for the holidays into my boys; so far, so good.:)  I think it’s just the suspense and that feeling of excitement in waiting….and it all leads up to Christmas Day.  Many families have traditions that they keep every [...]

M2M: Simplifying Your Holidays- Organizing Your Holidays

The holidays can be a stressful time, especially if you’re hosting a dinner or a party, or even if you’re going out of town.  It can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be.  With some brainpower and a lot of planning, you can be on your way to being able to relax and just [...]

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