busy mom very thankful
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Thank you for the REAL truths around the importance of sleep especially for a busy mom like me.  Thanks again!
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Busy women, in general, and working mothers, in particular, can glean some wonderfulr tips from Dr. Townsend's book. Her first person accounts of not having enough time for herself, after giving to her family, career, community groups, etc resonated with me. Her suggestions for taking TiMEcan be implemented with a little effort and self-awareness. I plan to purchase this book for all my mommy friends. Thank you, Dr. Townsend, for sharing our story.
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Crock pot cooking has always been a great help for me. It fits right into my busy schedule. Even though I have my hands full at work, I can still cook a decent meal for my family. I am so grateful to this cook book because of that. It contains 33 different recipes that are not only delicious but also easy to prepare. Any working or busy dad will surely appreciate this cook book the way I do.
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I'm a working mom with very little time.  The topic of this book appealed to me - how to be successful and reach goals by doing a little bit each day.  Maxwell's twelve suggestions for daily goals make you definitely think hard about how to focus your energy.  I found I could focus on a lot of change using his program and suggestions.  You can incorporate these goals into a busy life.

The audiobook format was key for me. Audiobooks help me read when busy.  The narrator had a nice voice, and the sound quality was very good.  I highly recommend this to busy moms everywhere!
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This book is the perfect way for a busy mom to start her day.  It focuses you in for the day ahead. I was pleasantly surprised  at how much each day really hit on something I was struggling with in my life.
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I love that this book gives such easy and healthy recipes. As a working mom that is very important to me. I would recommend this book!!!
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I am a mother of 2 and an amazing husband who has ADHD and loves his things.  I am on this minimalist path and this book was great for me to be able to isolate myself from my husband and his habits.  This is a process for sure, and getting kids on board is not always easy.  I just give them a choice.  Do you need all those things or would yo like to take a vacation this year.  It's amazing how quickly they can learn to make these choices.  I thought the book was easy to read, very helpful, and I reference back to it regularly when I need some redirection.  I have applied it to everything in my life.  At one time I wanted a beach house, now I see how much that would just complicate my life and make it more stressful.  I really can really see how stuff can own you.  I love to travel, and now I think being on this path can lead me to be able to enjoy the things that really make me happy.
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Jennifer has done a lot of the leg work,  let her planning and organization skills help you get it together!  I highly recommend this to young mom's. Her meat & potato approach gives you many resolutions.  Consistency is her strong suit,  kudos  to you Jenny for encouraging mom's to live with structure &discipline in a not so disciplined time.
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Dawn,
 What a blessing.  I just let the last few stories rain down on my parched soul!  God spoke to me with encouragement and grace through you and these other precious sisters in Christ.  I thanked Jesus for loving me through the "lice story." I am blessed to have a son whose love language is "words of affirmation."  He tells me he loves me when I need it the most.  He says thank you often.  My husband is the president of the HOA and complains that it is a thankless job.  I understand and make a mental note to thank people for doing work that no one else wants to do.  I thank the guy at church who is putting out the donuts, I thank the woman who is cleaning up the bathroom at the store, I will continue to look for people to thank because when I thank them, I am thanking Him, but just now I stopped and thanked Him for loving me even though I haven't been grateful, because that is just how much He loves me.  Thank You.  Thank you.
  I want to write what each story meant to me, but I know that is not really the point.  I know that each of these stories meant something so important to the writer that they chose to pick that snap shot of time to pen and paper.  Those stories then touched you in a different way and now will reach each person that reads them in just the way they need.  And so that is the way God intends for Love to work.  For grace to rain down on us,  He is so Awesome, so caring, so gracious.  Thank You. Thank you.
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I've been searching for awhile for a devotional that I could stick with as a busy mom. I love Paul David Tripp's relevancy, wisdom, and truth. Thankful that I happened to stumble upon this from traveling with a friend.
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I'm always looking for quick and easy dips and appetizers. My family loves to play cards, and dips and finger foods are always part of card night.  Downloaded this yesterday and last night we already had the baked cheese sticks and taco dip. They were both big hits and I'll make them again.  Can't wait to try 2 different recipes next week.
These recipes not only take just 5 ingredients, they are also quick and easy. A good book for busy moms on the go. Giving it 4 stars only because of it's length.
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I have recently purchased many books to help me manage my chaotic life. I don't come home and sit on the couch and do nothing, I am constantly picking things up, cleaning, cooking, etc.  So why is my house never clean?  (This has been going on for years btw.)  I am in that trenches season as a working mother with small toddlers, so my house never *seems* clean because there are aaalwaaayss toys, clutter, and "action" piles around.  This book really helps address the cleaning issue I have.

Side note - Buy this book for your new mom friends, so they don't end up like me because I specifically remember sitting in my clean living room with fresh vacuum marks when I was pregnant with my first.  If I had know then what I know now I think I'd still have them.

This book has helped me connect some cleaning concepts that I lacked understanding.  I like the scheduled cleaning idea, so I am not busying myself doing something I know I'll do on Tuesday etc.  "Let it go" mentality.  I also like that she explains the most efficient way of cleaning things - like mirrors.  I am one of those who enjoy cleaning because I like the feeling of a "job well done" and also put a lot of value into efficiency.

I made a pretty cleaning caddy in my favorite colors as she suggested.  I love that everything is on hand now and I can carry it from room to room easily.  I also made room under my bathroom sink so I can get to it easily, without moving anything or cramming it in, lol.

One of the best things I learned from her was the magic of microfiber cloths.  Get some!!  Life changing.  I got several colors for different surfaces.

The number one tip though is the clutter.  The clutter.  She always starts with clutter removal because - it's hard to clean with clutter around.  Clutter removal takes a lot of time (for me anyway) and fully getting it out of the house to donate can take a few days.  It's good to start on a Friday with the clutter removal.

The "big idea" of this book is to get your house to a clean point, then use the schedule to keep it like that.  I am still trying to get it cleaned!  But I believe once I get it there, I can maintain it with her tips and schedule.
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I am so grateful I found something to keep my very active 5 year old content and not getting into trouble! :) Happy toddler, happy Mom!
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I'm a very busy woman and i'm having hard time keeping up with my schedules. I rarely have time for my kids since i always got home tired and sleepy. As a mother you have to keep up with everything and i'm struggling because of my busy schedule that's why i find this book helpful and interesting. It teaches me to get rid of unecessary things that keeps me on moving like a cellphone. I never thought it causes my delays. I spent more time checking my phone than checking what i have to do and complete. It teaches me how to organize and balance everything. And the most is i learned how to get rid of procrastination. This book has given me more than what i needed.
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As a mom of five i really enjoy preparing a variety of meals for my kids. This book is just another addiction to my collection of recipes. They instructions are very straightforward and has some great ingredients that my children will enjoy. Not only are they easy to prepare but they are ideal for mom's on the go. I also appreciate the cooking tips that come with each recipe in the book. Great buy!
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I'm a busy mom who doesn't have time to 'be creative' in the kitchen seven nights a week! Ali offers non-stop options that LOOK more time-consuming than they really ARE! Finally! Someone who GETS it and realizes what we NEED in our busy lives! Everyone should have a copy of this mouth-watering and inspiring book in their kitchen! Thanks, Ali, for making us look good!
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The Busy Mom's Book of Inspiration: Devotions to Renew Your Spirit.
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