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Icebreakers/games for My Upcoming Women's Retreat at Church
Asked by M.T. from Dallas
on February 3, 2009
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Hello,
I'm in need of some good ideas for about 30 women at my church to play some icebreakers or a fun game to play. I'm in charge of this part and would greatly ap...
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- We did a simple icebreaker where we took a penny off the table and described something significant that happened in the year on the coin.
- Hi M., I've suggested this game to another Mamasourcer and I hope it'll help you out too. This game is called the 'Who am I' game and it is tons of fun. Here is the li...
- Hey M.! I first wanted to say that you are truely being a blessing by serving these women. I love this game I've played before where each woman writes down 3 interesti...
Seeking Thoughts from Christian Moms on the Role of Women in Church Leadership
Asked by G.W. from Dallas
on January 14, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
On behalf of my husband, I am seeking the thoughts of the Christian women who are regular church attenders in Mamasource world :-) My husband is a deacon i...
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- I read some of these responses and it really makes me question my Christianity and my beliefs. See I was an atheist and became a Christian because many things rang tru...
- These articles may help: WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT... WOMEN IN MINISTRY? By Betty Miller Do women have a place in ministry? If so, to what extent? ...
- Hi G., I think that if you re-read your question that you will find your answer. Women are not supposed to lead/teach men.....the Bible says nothing about women no...
Working Mom Looking for a Good Gift Idea for My Mom (My Babysitter)
Asked by K.P. from Scranton
on October 3, 2006
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Hey Ladies, I'm a full-time working Mom in search of the perfect thank you gift for my Mom. She's been babysitting my daughter, Gia (3), since she was 6 weeks old so I...
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- Hi K.~ I dont know how much you have to spend, but I did this for my mother who watches my little one also.... I went on Telecharge.com and got her two tickets for t...
- How about 2 tickets to a show she has wanted to see where she can bring a friend of her choice. Or an evening out with you,(no children) playing basket bingo, or dinne...
- K., Hey there I think I can help you with a gift. I am an Independant Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay. All women love Mary Kay. Feel free to check out my website ...
Were You Happy with Your Wedding?
Asked by S.G. from Norfolk
on March 28, 2011
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Rachel D.'s question, and the subsequent answers, got me thinking. I had NO IDEA so many women would be pro-elopement! I thought I was the only one. Anyway, were yo...
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- My wedding was bigger than my husband (then fiance) originally wanted (240 guests vs. 125 guests) but I wouldn't have traded it for anything. I don't have any regrets ...
- I know that NOTHING is stopping me from marrying my sweetie this coming June :) Come hell or high water (literally, our venue is on the river) I will be in that dress...
- Planning the wedding actually made my mom and I closer. Of course after the wedding it didn't last, but I enjoyed that time I got with her. Our original plan was to ...
Should Anyone 'Go There'?
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on May 15, 2008
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Last week I received an e-mail from a not-so-close friend who thought I needed to know that my daughters are whiny and overly dependent. She and I had been on a Moms &...
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- I would like to start off by saying I am sorry that you have had to be the recepient of an e-mail like that. I was also and I was deeply hurt and angered by it. I wa...
- As a younger mom, I get more unwanted "advice" often because many assume I too young to know how to raise my son. I learned to ignore the ones who don't know my son h...
- Consider the source. Also, apply the 20 year rule. In twenty years, will this really matter, or just be an interesting, rather amusing, story at family gatherings? ...
Nursing at Disney
Asked by S.G. from Rochester
on September 12, 2008
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I'm planning on nursing my 3 month old at Disney and wondered if you had any advice. It seems in public I need a boppy in order to nurse successfully. She is very wigg...
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- I know alot of this will be a repeat.. but I just thought I'd share my experience.. I went to disney when my daugther was 7 months in the beginning of June.. The baby ...
- I was just at Disney with my husband and son who I am still nursing. Disney has an infant care center with a room designated for nursing moms. The lighting is a litt...
- We were in Disney over the summer and they have Mother's/family rooms that are for feeding/changing/breast feeding. You can warm food and they have highchairs. They a...
Should I Be This "Upset?"
Asked by J.F. from Charlotte
on August 29, 2011
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I am not even sure if "upset" is the right word. I have not had any experience feeling this way in my marriage...so not sure where to start.
Let me start by saying ...
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- It frustrates me SO much that your husband dismissed your feelings. The fact that this bothers you and hurts you means it is a problem. Period. You sound like a ...
- Wow. . I can sooo relate to you! I am responding to you before reading the other responses, so I can give you my Honest un-jaded opinion! My husband travels as well- ...
- Sounds to me like he is innocent and has no idea it's inappropriate (or he wouldn't have told you so many details) but You're RIGHT, it's not OK and needs to stop. My...
10 Yrs Together and Going Strong with Different Interests
Asked by J.H. from Wichita
on May 22, 2008
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Hello Everyone,
Figured it was my turn to ask for advice.
My husband and I have been married for 10 years this week. As we were trying to plan a little get away,...
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- Hi J., Well, I'm not married, but when my boyfriend and I would go out, occassionally we didn't agree on stuff. Some weekends he'd want to go look at John Deere Tract...
- Hi! My husband and I are the same way, and we really struggled with it our first years of marriage. The I realized that he was really supportive of what I wanted to ...
- What attracted the two of you together to begin with? What did you do on dates before marriage, children, etc? It doesn't sound as though you two are completely differ...
How Do I Help My Husband Be More Involved?
Asked by C.R. from Los Angeles
on July 9, 2010
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We have a 2 and half year old and my husband has NO patient for him. I have tried to get them to spend more time with each other but he gets so frustrated so quickly. ...
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- Write down all the stuff he needs to do with your son and let him go by that. Somehow men expect women to automatically know everything just because we're women, and ...
- My husband was the same way. Then I figured out that he was basically "afraid" of our kids. He had no idea what to do with them. I thought it was funny, here's a ma...
- I think maybe your husband is depressed and needs lots of positive feedback whenever he interacts with your son. That may be why he is so impatient. But I also thi...
An Open Letter to the Moms Who Responded to My "Mom's Group Able to Devote 2 Hou
Asked by A.M. from Oklahoma City
on February 1, 2007
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I didn't know how to reply to the 6 negative reply's that I got and since it was said that I needed to reply publicly, I am, but didn't know how to do so without addin...
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- A., I commend you for stating exactly what you want/need. So many women don't. It's usually the ones that are not as educated or well grounded as you. I suggest th...
- I am totally shocked at the drama that this has caused! I understand that people get their feelings hurt, but I think everyone also needs to understand that you are r...
- Hi A., I have to admit that your post rubbed me the wrong way at first because I am excluded, and then I realized I didn't want to be a part of your group anyway......
