Celebrate Good Times! Come On!! {exciting new resource & giveaways included}

August 1, 2012 By Ruth Schwenk

Oh come on..I know you want to sing it with me! "Celebrate good times…come on! It's a celebration!"

Well actually it IS a CELEBRATION!! Just one year ago today I launched The Better Mom and I am humbled and in complete awe at the ministry that God has woven together. I am so blessed to have an INCREDIBLE team of writers who pour their hearts out to inspire and encourage thousands of you every single day. They have become some of my closest friends as we journey through Motherhood together. I have also been blessed to have wonderful sponsors come alongside me and make this ministry possible.

But let me tell you… YOU… yes YOU have made this more than I could of ever dreamed of. As you sit at your computer, hold your iphone close, and share YOUR words and comments with us every single day you are sharing life with us. You are creating community amongst the masses. You are coming alongside other sisters who need to know that you. are. there. too. Thank you. Thank you for making this an amazing community of moms who are loving, caring for, and encouraging one another. So today we are going to celebrate!!! I am beyond thrilled to share with you something that has taken shape over the last few years in our family. As my husband has gone through the Bible with our oldest child, he has put together an INCREDIBLE resource for parents! I can't wait for you to see it!!

Just launched TODAY, I introduce to you: The Dig for Kids!

Parents and children join your experienced tour guide Doc, on a journey through different books of the Bible!!

Available on Kindle, Nook, or as a PDF for only $4.99!!!

A typical Dig lesson consists of the following four components:

1. The Map: Each lesson has a map. The map tells you and your child where you’ll be going in each lesson. It is a short summary of the study ahead.

2. The Dig: The Dig is the main passage you will be studying. Following each passage will be several questions designed to help conversation and understanding. They are meant to be a guide. You can use them or tweak them to help you talk with your children.

3. The Treasure: The Treasure is the big idea of each lesson. In a short statement, it is what you want your child to remember from the passage you studied.

4. The Display: When an archaeologist finds a treasure, they will clean it up and out it on display for everyone to see. This is the basic idea of the Display. It is the application of the Treasure you have found!

The Dig for Kids has just launched today and we would LOVE for you to have your very own copy to share with your family! It is available on Kindle, Nook, or as a PDF!

CLICK HERE FOR PDF: FOR ONLY $4.99!

CLICK HERE FOR KINDLE: FOR ONLY $4.99!

CLICK HERE FOR NOOK: FOR ONLY $4.99!

Visit us at The Dig for Kids for more information!!

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AND ………To celebrate our one year anniversary we have a giveaway bundle for one of YOU!!

1. The Dig for Kids PDF!

2. The ESV Grow! Bible ~ The ESV Grow! Bible from Crossway is designed specifically to reach children ages 8–12 for the time between when they use a children’s Bible and a more advanced Bible. Coupling the full ESV text with many helpful features, this is a Bible that young students can call their own. This will be a great Bible to use along with The Dig!! 3. Lisa Leonard Designs Necklace: Feed Your Soul

4. MomWalk by Sally Clarkson In The Mom Walk you journey alongside The Better Mom contributor, Sally Clarkson in her own walk as a mother after God s heart. Through her personal stories from twenty-seven years of motherhood, inspiring and challenging truths from Scripture, and spiritual insights from both the dark and light sides of the journey, you will find renewed encouragement for your own mom walk with God. Enter below to win!! a Rafflecopter giveaway

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About Ruth Schwenk

Ruth is the wife of a pastor, who is her best friend and the love of her life. She is a blessed homeschooling mother to her four beautiful children, and she eagerly awaits meeting her five others in heaven. She has a passion for following God, leading worship, rescuing orphans, and inspiring others to create a God honoring family.

She thoroughly enjoys warm spring breezes, blooming lilacs, tall skim mochas with whipped cream, root-lifter, eye cream, gel polish, laughing (lots of it), venti iced teas, exclamation points!!, family worship time, and snuggling up to read a good book with her family.

She is the creator of The Better Mom and she tweets at thebettermom.

Aebrimer

Would love to win
Sarah Poling

would love this book!!!
ladyaramina10

I’ve really enjoyed some of your practical advice articles recently. Thanks for the chance!
http://www.MomKaboodle.com Stephanie (MomKaboodle)

I can’t tell you how many times God has led me to your site for encouraging words, and the ability to just breathe….knowing I’m not the only one facing certain struggles. Thank you!
Brenda H

This blog has helped me prioritize – what REALLY matters!
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Maddalena70

Ok I have just bought ” The dig for kids” for Kindle. . . It is the occasion I will be waiting for to start reading His Word to my two little girls, 3 and 6.

I hope they will be ready for it.

Cheers

Maddalena
Laura

Congratulations on your one year anniversary… may you have many more!
Melissa Beaver

This looks like a great resource for little ones!
janet

The better mom has helped with encouraging posts and great tips! Thanks Happy Anniversary! Thanks for the giveaway-I would love to win!
Stacey Jordan

Congrats on 1 year, I love your site! And thanks for this giveaway
Vickyand4est

This looks so fun!!
Danielle W.

Congratulations!! I remember when you first started, and it has been a joy to watch the site grow and a blessing to have on my walk. Thank you.
Juliemapstone

This looks like a wonderful resource! Can’t wait to use it with my kids!
Amy

I am new here sent by Courtney at Women Living Well! Can’t wait to look around!
Jill

The better mom gives me encouragement! I read it each morning when I get up to have a fresh outlook on the day!!
Nicole P

I have loved reading this blog! Definitely an encouragement as I take on the Mom-adventure with my 3 little boys.
Jenifer

Bettermom is a definite encouragement to me in the everyday “mom” stuff.
Lucy

God has used The Better Mom to remind me that I am not alone and all I do is so worth it!
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Happy Anniversary!!! Wow has it only been a year? It feels like more – I must be counting in dog years lol! Love ya,
Courtney
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1549328150 Stacy Yates Droski

I am excited about the prospect of doing this with my 4 young boys! My husband and I are wanting to pastor our children at home as well as what they get at church and this would help guide all of us and make it fun. Thank you for taking the time to make this!
Tigertldy

This is the first blog I read every morning. It is an encouragement and it is real life. God knows I need all the help I can get.
Rhoda k

congrats on your one year!!!!
Sonia Johnson

I love the ideas for intentional summer memories.
Jennifer

I love the supportive community that is growing through this!
Erin

The blessing of this blog is endless! I love the meal planning ideas and the encouragement of fellow sisters-in-Christ who travel similar roads.
Tracy Thatcher

I just found your blog a couple of days ago, but I love the freedom and encouragement that is prevalent in your writings. It seems like a great place to be refreshed and get encouragement from others.
Erin

Congrats on one year — I actually just found your site from Courtney on Women Living Well. Can’t wait to subscribe!
Mitzi O

I read every morning when I get to work…. it’s my “get going” moment! Thank you for all you do!!
Lisa H.

Very encouraging blog. Thank you!
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_TAY6WEPELG5J4XOCYPGP475YPM Jessica

Only one year? Wow! I love the inspirational articles and just knowing that I’m not alone in this adventure of parenting. I also love all the great resources that I find, ebooks and the like. I love all the things in the giveaway. I’d be so excited to win!
http://twitter.com/LindseyMBell LindseyBell

Wow, so many ways. Daily encouragement when I need it most!
Krista

I love all the practical ideas for sharing God’s word to my kids and the uplifting and inspirational post on motherhood.
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Congratulations on your one year anniversary. I have always loved this ministry and so happy for all of your success. May you be blessed with a second year here and thank you for all of the encouragament!
Gidget Pettey

The Better Mom has been an encouragement to me. It has helped me know that I’m not alone in my journey through motherhood.
valerie

I love the encouragement for moms who don’t have it all together!
Stacey

The Better Mom is a place of encouragement and strength as a Mom. I enjoy reading every post.
Deanna

I first found your blog through Kelly’s meal plans and later subscribed! I love the variety of posts and all your contributors perspectives and honestness.
Lise B.

The Better Mom is a place of encouragement, refreshment and renewal for me!
StefanieYoungBrown

Love the inspiration and encouragement written here day after day…
Laura

A blessing to all who read!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=715145607 Gloria Cottrell Phillips

It seems like many days when I am down or discouraged or just having one of those mommy days I open up my email and there it is, an email from The Better Mom and it always seems to be exactly what I need to hear.
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Excited about reading it with my daughter for my grandsons.
Les b.

I recently found this blog. As a working (outside of the home) mom of a preschooler this is a refreshing place I can come, kick off my shoes and feel like, “ah a kindred soul.”
Darla Bunyan

I want to win this giveaway so bad!!! I LOVE this blog, you are an amazing woman!
Hjvincent

Love this! The necklace is so perfect!
Cassie

I’ve never visited your site before, but I can promise I will come back!
pat

the Better Mom has encouraged me to lean and depend on God as I parent my children.
Ron and Bia Warkentin

This looks like a wonderful resource for kids!!
Angela

I love sitting down and reading an encouraging email to help me keep perspective.
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You’re new to me, this is only the second time I’ve been here!
Julie W

This is my first time on your blog. I visited because Courtney at WLW promoted your husband’s new book. If I don’t win it I’m definitely going to buy it!
Robyn

The encouragement has really meant alot to me!!
Fibia

I am encouraged by your posts… biblical perspective in a secular environment.
Hillary E.

I am fairly new to your blog, (coming from The Nourishing Home), but I have to say, so far I’m loving it! So much great encouragement!
Soaring Eagle

What a great resource for children.
I love your blog. Some posts (like the yelling one) really convicts & helps me go in the right direction.
Karen

Keep Following the Lord’s leading, for He has plans that are bigger than we can imagine!
Carol

Excited for my daughter to experience this great study!
Dividivitrees

Wonderful to find a site that lifts up The Name of The Lord Jesus Christ! And teaches healthy living. Wonderful! The real prize is here.
Whitwood78

Love this site! Very inspiring!
elizabeth

would love this!
http://www.facebook.com/vharris514 Valerie Russell Harris

This site keeps me focused on the things that matter, not the random things that life puts in the way to pull me every direction.
Sharon

There have been too many times to count when a particular post spoke to something I was struggling with at the time. I am so thankful for all the wonderful contributors, and for you, Ruth, for starting the blog to begin with.
Dawnette Thomas

Having Christian encouragement and practical homeschooling advice are wonderful for our family.
Dawnette Thomas

Having Christian encouragement and practical homeschooling advice and experiences are wonderful for our family. I love that hard daily issues are addressed.
Libby

I love having daily encouragement for the situations I am in – RIGHT NOW! Thank you for your Godly advice and helping me walk closer to Jesus in the great adventure in mothering!
Elizabeth

I can’t tell you how many of your emails have touched my life. I have a special folder in my inbox called, “Mommy stuff” full of Truth from you and others that my mommy heart needs to hear. Thank you, for your passion for sharing the love of God with moms.
Liz Lanza

I love the encouragement that you provide. Thank you.
Halstead898

The Better Mom has been great in my life because I get facebook “updates” about how to be a more godly example to my kids. thanks!
Kirsten

I love the practical advice on how to be the best mom I can in the stage of life I am in right now. It’s encouraging to hear from others who are at the same place…as well as the advice and encouragement from those ahead of me on this journey. Thanks!
Amh_2004

I just found The Better Mom two weeks ago and I am so glad I did! What a wonderful daily resource it has become for me! God blesses me with encouragement, guidance, and reminders of His love each day through your ministry! Thank you!
http://nicholew.typepad.com/colorful_me/ Nichole Duenke

Thanks to my best friend, Kristina I just found your blog yesterday and am already LOVING it! I think The Dig sounds awesome for kiddos (and even parents!) and what a cool giveaway! I plan on ordering the PDF real soon so I can get started with my little ones. Thanks for creating such a cool, educational resource!
Christyann

This looks like a wonderful resource and I can’t wait to dig into it with my son!
http://thepurposefulmom.com Jenn

The Better Mom has blessed me by encouraging me as a mom in challenging me to be purposeful in my parenting and it’s also encouraged me as a blogger, because it challenges me to work on my writing skills and writing relevant topics
Rumpfhk

I just love resources that help families teach their kids to walk with the Lord Thanks for the give away. I use the Better Mom almost every week for Kelly’s meal plan. She’s a kindred spirit when it comes to food Thank you!!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Jennifer-Lamb/1606902714 Jennifer Lamb

You really inspire me with honest posts and great, gentle reminders for busy moms!
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Heather

“The Dig” looks awesome!! Well, it sounds awesome too! I think every giveaway you listed is a great prize. My life is enriched reading blogs like yours and I walk through life encouraged!! Thank you!
http://www.facebook.com/gayle9 Gayle Riley Drake

Sounds interesting!
Cristi Smith

God has definitely used The Better Mom in my life. I had gotten “too busy” to teach my 5 yr twins the most glorious book there is. The daily posts and inspirations are key reminders to me to stop and lead my kids to God.
Nicole

This sounds like a great resource and I had no idea that there was an ESV for kids. I have been trying to figure out what version would be best for my daughter while still preserving the correct context of the Bible.
samW

I love your website – your openess & honesty & I don’t have to worry about kids reading over my shoulders…. Thanks!
Monika

Congratulations on one year! I’ve been a reader/subscriber for just a few weeks, but I didn’t realize this was such a new blog. That actually makes me glad, because I feel like I haven’t missed out on too much.
What an amazing resource your husband has put together! If I don’t win it, I’ll buy it.
aimee c

God uses you pretty much every day to pass along gentle reminders of His love for me. You also post some really helpful things that I need to hear (or read, rather) on a daily basis. Thank you for that!
Laceyboruk

New to the blog. Excited to read your posts!
Kristyn_sparks

So awesome to watch you and your family continue to grow in the Lord and share His blessings with others:)
Williamsalley83

Love this giveaway! Came here from the chuppies! I have seen this study on pinterest and it sounds like a great adventure for my family! Thanks!
Debby

Love this! Thanks!
http://www.europemom.com/ Christy

I am an email subscriber, and I love getting posts from The Better Mom. It’s always a dose of encouragement that I badly need!
Minderela

I would LOVE to win these books for my kids or The Mom Walk for myself! Thanks for the chance.
Chris Amador

ive come to love the better mom… its been an encouragement and inspiration for me. i look forward to every post here! thanks for allowing God to use your site to minister to moms all over the world.
Stacee T.

Visiting from The Chuppies… Thank you for all the wonderful wisdoms and encouragement that you provide.
Tiffanydesg

Love the look of this book for my boys!
Pt4j

My kids would love this, great idea!
Jessie 3

Very impressed that your husband went through the bible with the kids… I can barely get mine to join in on bedtime prayers. This looks great! Maybe it will be a way for him to connect with them.
amy s

love all the posts – always make me think!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Sarah-Speer-Scales/1362278288 Sarah Speer Scales

Lots of great giveaways!
http://www.facebook.com/people/Sarah-Speer-Scales/1362278288 Sarah Speer Scales

I could always be a better mom and I love being encouraged by other moms!
Beckie Keezer

What a lovely package of give-aways. I can’t believe it’s only been a year of The Better Mom
Tracey1008

God has used the Better Mom in my life every day when I get the wonderful emails that are always so encouraging or uplifting in some way. I even go back to some previous ones when I need the extra support. It’s always good to have something to read that makes me want to be “a better mom”!
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I’d love to win!
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I actually just found you and would love to win!
Clare

This sounds really exciting!! (Love to win it!!)
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I love the brief, to the point, encouaging posts! The few minutes it takes to read the Better Mom each day helps me to refocus on God & my family. Thanks TBM!
http://candelierious.blogspot.com Lis

This site has really helped me re-evaluate how I approach mothering, especially as a woman of God, even though I already have an 8-year-old. I want to relish the time I have with him and make it count, especially as it has so often been noted in blog posts here that he is carefully watching and observing and will remember how his mama was when he is an adult.
http://cultivatedlives.blogspot.com/ Heather

I love anything that points my attention back to Jesus. Without Him there is NO WAY to be a better mom…
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I’m a new follower to this site, but I love how everything is so Biblical. I need the extra spiritual boost in my life.
Kelly H.

I’d love to win this!
Sarah Keery

Given me inspiration to be a more Godly mum and resources to help me achieve my goal.
Amanda Gay

I am so excited about The Dig for Kids! I can’t wait to help my kids find the treasures in God’s word!
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I have gained encouragement through your website as a wife and mom-to-be!
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I has helped me to be a better mother, wife and friend.
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I just discovered thebettermom tonight! I’m looking forward to updates.