Faith
Are you looking for resources to help your children grow in love for Jesus as their personal Savior? As a busy mom of 5 kids, nothing is more important to me than my kids' faith growth, yet it's a bit overwhelming at times to know how to put that into practice. Read...
The movie THE SHACK is raising controversy within the Christian community. Is this a Christian allegory or heresy that should be avoided? Last weekend we saw it and this is my take away. A few weeks ago I partnered with my cousin Jeff, movie blogger, to write a full...
Use these 7 prayers to say at the dinner table to start your meal asking for God's blessings. Does your family have a common prayer they said before dinner together? For as long as I can remember, our family has said this prayer before dinner: Come, Lord Jesus, be our...
Family
Shopping for holiday gifts can be one of the most challenging parts of the holidays. When it comes to finding the perfect gift, there are some people who seem to be impossible to shop for! If creating homemade gifts is not your thing, you’ve still got options. If you...
Are you or someone you love obsessed with your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker? I admit I was skeptical when I first got mine. Could this cooking tool really make that much of a difference? I'm here to say, YES! The Instant Pot makes a huge difference in cooking time and...
If you are raising a child who is gifted, you understand the joys and challenges of raising a child who looks at life from a different perspective. Keeping your child entertained can be an ongoing challenge. Use this Gift Guide of Games and Toys for Gifted Kids to...
Fitness
If you love pumpkin pie, be prepared to be blown away by this delicious, super low calorie Weight Watchers Crustless Pumpkin Pie. This recipe was shared at my Weight Watchers meeting last week, and I've already made it twice. What's so amazing about this recipe is...
The holiday season is coming and we are here to help you quickly and easily find gifts you need. This is the ultimate gift guide for faith, family, and fitness. Here at The Holy Mess website, I focus on teaching busy women to balance faith, family, and fitness. This...
Have you ever said to yourself, "I would love to eat better. If someone would prepare healthy food and put it in front of me, I would totally eat it." I've said that a number of times. Healthy eating requires time for planning, prep, and shopping. When I was contacted...
Weight Watchers Pumpkin Fluff recipe is a classic Weight Watchers recipe that you will love serving at your holiday table. This recipe is low in calories and fat while high in pumpkin pie flavor. I've been making this for over 10 years and my whole family loves it. A...
Do you love family Christmas movies? Here is Countdown to Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas TV Schedule. Use this to plan watching all the top movies your family will enjoy. Be sure to also check out our Hallmark Countdown to Christmas Special and our 2017 Holiday...
Have you recently given birth to a baby or brought a new family member into your home through foster care or adoption? Maybe you are a grandparent and looking for Christmas gifts for a new little one in your life. I'm thrilled to bring you this guide, 20 Gifts that...
Christmas family movie nights are one of our family traditions. Along with drives to look at holiday lights, cookie baking, and attending worship, the holidays wouldn't be the same without time gathered together enjoying the classics as well as new favorites. Use this...
Are you a Black Friday or Cyber Monday shopper? Use this Black Friday and Cyber Monday Free Printable Planner to get ahead of the game and save time and money on your holiday shopping this year. Be sure you "like" check The Holy Mess Facebook page and check it often...
Line of sight supervision is often required for children with significant behavioral issues. This post covers the specifics of what is line of sight supervision and how to do line of sight supervision in a home situation. What is Line of Sight Supervision? Line...
I bet you know someone who is an amazing cook. Every time he or she step into the kitchen, out comes a culinary masterpiece! These people can be difficult to shop for since it’s likely they have most of the basic cooking tools already. This gift guide is perfect for...
