Valerie Murray, Author at Valerie Murray

Hope for the Overwhelmed Mom

by Valerie Murray | May 23, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews, Parenting | 20 comments

I practically dropped to the ground along with the heavy Costco bag I was carrying, filled to the brim with paper towels, Clorox wipes, and school supplies, as my son’s teacher introduced herself. She recognized me right away. I tried to catch my breath and...

10 Essentials for a Lasting Marriage: Keeping Marriage Strong, His Tips

by Valerie Murray | May 20, 2016 | Blog, Marriage | 46 comments

Part 2: His Tips Since my husband and I just celebrated our 20th anniversary, I thought it would be fun for us to each come up with 10 things we’ve learned about marriage over the years. When I asked my husband if he would participate, he was a little unsure at...

His and Her Tips to Keep Your Marriage Strong

by Valerie Murray | May 13, 2016 | Blog, Marriage | 48 comments

Part One: Her Tips If I could sit down and tell my 23-year-old self a few tips to help her along this great adventure of marriage, I would sure have a lot to say! Marriage has certainly made me a better person as I have learned to love through the good and bad times....

Distinctly You: Book Review

by Valerie Murray | May 10, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews | 13 comments

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I fall into the comparison trap. I start wishing I was less like me and more like someone else. I wish I was funny and could make people laugh. I wish I could accomplish my goals as successfully and quickly as my...

Strategies to Keep Your Child’s Heart (and a Giveaway!)

by Valerie Murray | May 7, 2016 | Blog, Book Reviews, Parenting | 29 comments

“Mom, you can come on the field trip, just don’t sit by me.” Any middle-schoolers in your house? My daughter and I have always been close. But I knew this time would come. In a few months, she will be a teenager. The “no you...