Great advice, Heather. We've never had strict boundaries with our daughter about make-up, and I've never had to say, "That's too much make-up, Babe." I think most little girls know what's enough, if they have a healthy sense of who they are and what makes them beautiful. P.S. I really love that too-much-make-up model.

Yes & Amen! Love you, Friend.

Love you! I know the Lord is writing an amazing testimony and preparing you for great things to come.

Nancy, what a well written article about having an open conversation with children about sex. Great wisdom!

Subscribed. This book is definitely on my "books to read soon" list. :)

Great list! Thanks for sharing, Jenna. I really like the manicure idea, and think I'll have to try that on my toes.

*tears* Maree, I love you, and so glad for our pictures. :) I especially love the part, "What I love most about these girls is that they always allow others in. It’s not exclusive. It’s inclusive. We have this special connection, but we are all about seeing others the way God sees them and inviting more in!" Exclusivity causes pain, rejection and hurt, but inclusivity causes others to believe the truth that they're valuable and necessary.

So good! I mean, REALLY good. Nancy, I love how you speak the truth and get right to the heart of a matter.

This is a great word of encouragement!

And, Mel, I totally agree with Bob. Love how you are you! :)

Joanna, this is an excellent article. What a great reminder to us to allow Jesus to carry our loads. I especially love that verse in the Message.