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I have two beautiful daughters.  They are still young, and thankfully they are still enjoying the protection and shelter of our home.

However…

They are getting to the age where they are wanting to go to friends houses, being invited to sleep-overs and are beginning to test the limits of their boundaries and enjoying some tastes of independence.

These are good things – don’t get me wrong – but as a mom of two beautiful girls I have concerns.

• How can I protect them when I am not around?
• Have we taught them and guided them enough that they will stay within the boundries that we have set up?
• Will they remember the rules that we have set for them when they are not at home?
• Will they truly understand that they need to guard their eyes to protect their hearts?
• Will they come to me if they have questions?
• Will they come to me if they chose to break a rule and need help?
• Will they come to me of someone else breaks those rules for them?

These are a few of the concerns that I have as I send them out each day.  I have to trust God for these things (among so very many others!) and know that He is in control.

However, some girls were not so lucky.  Some were not protected and taught to guard their eyes to protect their hearts.  Some chose to disregard those lessons.  Some chose to just take a peek – after all, what harm can just a peek do?

Just a peek.

Just a peek can start us down a path that is tangled and hard to find your way out of.  If you or someone you know has started down this tangled and crooked path I have good news for you.

You are not alone.

And I have better news…

Help is available

A friend of mine has been there.  She has lived on that tangled and crooked road, and she has found the path that well bring you back off of it.  The best part?  She is sharing that with the world.

Yes, if you or someone you know has ever struggled or is currently struggling with porn, Crystal and DirtyGirlMinistries.com is here to help.

If you need help, it is there.

Mother’s Day is upon us, but it’s not too late to find an amazing gift! We have looked through the web and brought together a mini-gift-guide to help you find a fabulous gift for that special Lady.

Click on the pictures to take a look at some of the ideas below…

Send a gourmet cake to Mom for Mother’s Day – and if you’re lucky she just might share it with you too!

Not the cake type? How about cookies? David’s Cookies are absolutely delicious – we have tried them on many occasions, and can vouch for them. My favorites are the frozen dough – just pop in the amount you need and bake!

What mom doesn’t like jewelry? Blue Nile has gifts for every style – from sterling silver lockets to pearl or diamond earrings, you are sure to find a piece of jewelry that Mom would love!

Are you looking for something a little more personal? Julie over at Jules Jewelry makes the most beautiful family jewelry! We ordered in a Mama Love necklace for my Mom-in-law a couple of years ago, and it is wonderful! We included all of the kids and grandkids birthstones on the hearts. This year she has added the necklace above – and it is beautiful! Take a look!

With the special that they are running over at 1-800-Flowers, you can get your wife a dozen roses too – she will never know that they were the free bonus! Or use this great deal to get your Mom and her mom a dozen roses each! Personally, I vote to give the roses to your wife… being a wife and mom!

Flowers are always a hit, but cut flowers will fade and die. Send your Mom a flower that will continue to grow year after year and remind her of your love and thoughtfulness!

Is your Mom a gourmet? iGourmet has a variety of fabulous foods from chocolates to cheeses to wines.

Is Mom more of a coffee girl? Head over to Joffrey’s to find a wide selection of coffees and teas that she is sure to love.

These are just a few ideas to help you – every Mom is different, but we know that you will find the perfect gift just for her!

Happy Mother’s Day!

Thanksgiving is tomorrow, bringing with it the official arrival of the Holiday Rush. There will be Christmas parties, teacher gifts and more in the next month, and you want to be prepared!

Illuminations will be there to help you with a hostess gift or a wonderful gift for those candle lovers on your list. They have some wonderful seasonal candles as well as their regular offerings. Take a look at some of these below!

We found an alternative to the Higher Grounds bag for you lovely ladies out there. The Danielle Vertical Messenger Bag from Mimsi Bags is created with you in mind. There is a padded section to hold your smaller laptop (12″ – 15″) and pockets to keep track of everything else. The fold-over messenger-style flap also hides a few extra pockets to keep everything organized.

As with all of the bags over at Mimsi Bags, you get to choose the fabric and pockets to create the bag you have been dreaming of – not the bag that you are seeing on everyone else’s shoulder!

If you still haven’t found your “IT” bag for this season, head over and take a look at Mimsi Bags – they can create just what you are looking for!

If you are looking for a great gift for a friend or a teenager, these flowers may just fit the bill.

Made by Gyniphr of gyniphr-n-stefuni these flowers are beautiful and useful. And you aren’t limited to flowers either. Gyniphr will make you a pen with just about anything sticking out of the top – presents, birds, even motorcycles.

I ordered a set of these for our women’s retreat as a thank you gift for the leadership team, and they are so beautiful. Many of the women are still using them at home – one even keeps it in the bud vase in her VW Beetle so she always has a pen handy.

Head over to gyniphr-n-stefuni today to see what you can dream up to top your pen!

Are you looking for a unique gift for the special woman in your life? How about a custom designed handbag!

Marie is one of the signature bags at Mimsi Bags. Mimsi Bags offers you the ability to design your very own handbag – choosing the pockets and fabric to fit you and your lifestyle.

This lovely V-shaped handbag is double interfaced to help it stand firmly at attention, and comes in a variety of feminine fabrics. Choose the pockets and closure and this is a gift that is perfect for any woman in your life!

Are you a little skiddish about designing a bag for her? Mimsi Bags also offers gift certificates in a variety of amounts.

These are a must have accessory for any mom on the go! The fabrics are very nice, and they hold onto your keys so you don’t have to dig for them.

The only problem I found was that they occasionally swung a little too wide and would cause my keys to bump into things. However, I loved the convenience of always having them handy. And, with the bright fabric, when I did toss them into my purse, my keys are MUCH easier to find!

If you know a Mom who is always on the go, head on over to A.B. Baby Boutique and pick up this fun and fashionable key ring to help her out!

For Mother’s day this year my siblings and I wanted to do something special and personalized for our mom. We ordered a custom Mama Loves Necklace from julesjewlery.com. It was a wonderful way to include all her kids and grandkids in a gift that she can wear everyday.

When she got her package in the mail she was touched to find such a beautiful and personal gift inside. This is a gift that will last her a lifetime. Two of the hearts have pearls on them to represent my sister and I’s soon to be born children. Julie graciously told us that when the babies are born, she would be more than happy to add those birthstones to the necklace.

If you are looking for a gift with a personal touch, I would highly recommend julesjewlery.com.

Review by Tami