Back to Basics

If this past Mother’s Day you didn’t receive Motherhood Matters as a gift, it is now time to buy this gift for yourself. Not convinced? Then read the excerpt below from the book and then purchase either a Kindle version of the book, or hardback.  In both cases, it is small enough to carry around with you to get that uplift we all need as mothers. You can also ‘Click … Continue reading…

Easy Lasagne [est. prep time: 5 minutes post boiled noodles] 9 lasagne noodles, cooked to directions 1 large carton of cottage cheese Mozzarella cheese to taste (about 3-5 cups) 1 jar good ingredients spaghetti sauce (Paul Newman’s is yum) Place 3 long cooked noodles lengthwise and side by side in a 9 x 11 pan (so it covers the bottom of the pan). Place dollops of cottage cheese randomly over … Continue reading…

Kathy at the blog I am a Reader, Not a Writer is hosting a blog tour/hop with many authors. To help celebrate one lucky winner will receive Connie Sokol’s Motherhood Matters book and the other lucky winner will win an Mp3 (30 minutes long) of Balancing Womanhood and Motherhood. To enter, join us on our Facebook page and click ‘Like’ to enter our drawing.  Two winners will be selected randomly … Continue reading…

Easy Crock Fajitas Recipe [est. prep time: 5 minutes] 1- 2 lbs chicken tenders 3 peppers (I use the red, orange and yellow in a package) 1 pkt chicken fajita seasoning 1 TBL water 1 TBL oil Tortillas Fajita toppings (cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, etc.) Slice the peppers.  Put peppers and seasoning packet contents in a large ziploc bag.  Add water, oil and chicken (no need to slice) and … Continue reading…

Over the weekend I met with one of the reviewers of Motherhood Matters who had shared this intriguing review: ”I read this book one morning in an hour or two, enjoying each moment and truly relating to the message she shared. There was some wonderful advice on talking to your kids that I needed later that night–when the police showed up at my door in regards to one of my children. So, the best … Continue reading…

Stay sane this summer with tips from author and mother of six, Connie Sokol. It’s that time again—popsicles, playtime, and perpetually tired moms trying to find the balance between fun and functional. Here are a few tips to do both! #1. Establish a morning routine. At the end of school, give your children a few days of just sleeping in and doing nada. But then, create a simple list of daily … Continue reading…

Thank you for submitting such wonderful stories, experiences and reasons for your nominations of a “Mother that Matters-to You!” This year’s winner will touch your heart like she did ours. Alok Gupta nominated Shelbie Huff: “Shelbie is a mom at only 19. She is incredibly dedicated to her two-year-old daughter, Nora, and works tirelessly to provide for her even though Shelbie comes from a rough background. I first met Shelbie when she began … Continue reading…

Creating More Fulfilling Intimacy: What Men and Women Need to Know He needs, she needs—when it comes to intimacy, it’s surprisingly more simple and more similar than you would expect. Bottomline, it’s about becoming more open and understanding about those needs, and how better filling them can change your marriage for the better. 1. Understanding your perception of intimacy.  A while ago I read a quote from an author that … Continue reading…

Thank you ladies for making the BYU signing  so fabulous! And great to see old friends–Jan, Elaine, Nina, Becky and more, love you!!!             Table pals Heidi Swinton, author of President Monson’s biography, and Barbara Lockhart, author of Mindwaves. So fun! Join me at the Orem Costco from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. I’ll be muscling the sample ladies for the best spot…FREE download … Continue reading…