MOM'S MOMENTS ~ Smiles to Remember
Three-in-one gift book will delight any Mom, Mom-to-be or Grandma!
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The original 366 INSPIRATIONAL PARENTING POEMS provide Godly practical advice and parenting tips/tools that are heartwarming, humorous and thought provoking. Four of the poems directly relate to the free downloadable parenting tools found on this website. The perpetual KEEPSAKE MEMORY JOURNAL, designed to last from newborn through teen, provides space for milestones, memories, kid quotes, and special moments for all your children in the family. A great place to record the "Red Sea Moments" when you see God working miraculously in your or your family's life. The DAILY DEVOTIONAL BIBLE VERSES support each poem teaching timeless truths to help moms keep their eyes on Jesus. |
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What one mom had to say...
"Before giving this remarkable book to my 2 daughters-in-law for this Mother's Day, I read every poem and its matching scripture reference. This is a treasure-trove of wisdom not only for mothers, but for grandmothers, dads and grandfathers. My 7-year-old grandson even found the poem for his birthdate and loves it!"
Arlene Svilich, Long Beach, California
Author of the novel White Christmas in Saigon
"Before giving this remarkable book to my 2 daughters-in-law for this Mother's Day, I read every poem and its matching scripture reference. This is a treasure-trove of wisdom not only for mothers, but for grandmothers, dads and grandfathers. My 7-year-old grandson even found the poem for his birthdate and loves it!"
Arlene Svilich, Long Beach, California
Author of the novel White Christmas in Saigon
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Mom’s Moments ~ Smiles to Remember
Background Story and Instructions
Over 25 years ago, the perpetual calendar, Mother’s Moments, was born. Through the years, these heart-warming illustrations and original poems brought joy, inspiration, and encouragement to mothers and moms-to-be world-wide with over 100,000 copies sold!
The author, Sherri Martinelli, used her calendar as a Memory Journal, recording all the first-time milestones, memories or special moments of her three children. Today, as a motivational speaker, she sees that parents are still craving guidance, new ideas, wisdom, encouragement, and humor as they take on the often overwhelming, yet God-given opportunity to parent their precious gifts from God, their children.
Now redesigned, Mom’s Moments ~ Smiles to Remember, is a Keepsake Memory Journal, Parenting Book and Daily Devotional. There are 366 original poems and each is supported by a corresponding Bible verse, so this Memory Journal can serve as a beautiful devotional as well. It will give you daily inspiration with a quick and easy way of recording, in just a couple of words, all those special moments for you or your children, on the specific day and year they happened. Periodically, when there is more to share, use the extra lines provided at the end of the book. The memory can be recorded on the original date with a reference to the specific page at the end of the book where the memory continues. A parent can also download four of Sherri's most popular parenting tools that are highlighted in this website as well.
This is a perpetual journal that can last a lifetime for all your children.
Examples how to use Mom’s Moments~ Smiles to Remember Journal
March 5 More – See Page
2022 Scott is born! 8lbs. 3 oz.!! 21 in. long 382
2025 Sunset beach-ball fun in the waves! Great vacation!
2026 Cambria brought 9 mth. old Danielle to her 1st grade “Show & Tell”!
2031 Scott fell off his bike, broke arm, God and helmet saved his life!
2032 Danielle sang a song she made up for Scott’s birthday.
2035 Cambria gets Driver’s License! Yikes!!
The author, Sherri Martinelli, used her calendar as a Memory Journal, recording all the first-time milestones, memories or special moments of her three children. Today, as a motivational speaker, she sees that parents are still craving guidance, new ideas, wisdom, encouragement, and humor as they take on the often overwhelming, yet God-given opportunity to parent their precious gifts from God, their children.
Now redesigned, Mom’s Moments ~ Smiles to Remember, is a Keepsake Memory Journal, Parenting Book and Daily Devotional. There are 366 original poems and each is supported by a corresponding Bible verse, so this Memory Journal can serve as a beautiful devotional as well. It will give you daily inspiration with a quick and easy way of recording, in just a couple of words, all those special moments for you or your children, on the specific day and year they happened. Periodically, when there is more to share, use the extra lines provided at the end of the book. The memory can be recorded on the original date with a reference to the specific page at the end of the book where the memory continues. A parent can also download four of Sherri's most popular parenting tools that are highlighted in this website as well.
This is a perpetual journal that can last a lifetime for all your children.
Examples how to use Mom’s Moments~ Smiles to Remember Journal
March 5 More – See Page
2022 Scott is born! 8lbs. 3 oz.!! 21 in. long 382
2025 Sunset beach-ball fun in the waves! Great vacation!
2026 Cambria brought 9 mth. old Danielle to her 1st grade “Show & Tell”!
2031 Scott fell off his bike, broke arm, God and helmet saved his life!
2032 Danielle sang a song she made up for Scott’s birthday.
2035 Cambria gets Driver’s License! Yikes!!
Enjoy and treasure each moment with your child
and see God’s faithfulness year after year!
and see God’s faithfulness year after year!
Example Book Pages
Quick Reference: Dates for relevant poems based on theme
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What others are saying about Sherri's new book...
Sherri’s life mission is to a ministry to mothers. Your story might not be so dynamic, but you too have been called and equipped by God for His plan and purpose.
Rick Warren – “Building On My Strengths” Sermon Series
Pastor, Saddleback Church, www.saddleback.com, Lake Forest, CA
*****
“Mom’s Moments – Smiles to Remember” is a remarkably simple way to capture snap shot memories of your children or grand-children on a daily basis. Sherri’s timeless parenting tips, heart-warming inspirational writings, and her choice of daily Scripture will weave a beautiful tapestry of joy deep within your heart. I believe this one phrase keepsake journal will be cherished by you and treasured by your children for years to come.
Debbie McGoldrick
Friend & Founder of Neighbor Bible Studies 2 GO, www.nbs2go.com, Atlanta, GA
*****
This memory journal is the perfect gift for busy moms longing to leave a “legacy-mark of love” etched into their child’s heart! Each daily inspirational message is complimented with scripture—enhancing your own personal faith journey as you bless your little one. Sacred space is provided to briefly record the joys, accomplishments, learned lessons, memories and milestones of each given and graced day. Only seconds of your time will invest rich and real dividends to be treasured for all of time. Thanks, Sherri, for placing such a priceless generational gem right at our fingertips!
Nancy Gardner
Life Coach, Author of “Authentically Alive”, and Lover of Jesus, www.risenwings.com, Castle Rock, CO
*****
Sherri’s encouragement, example, grace and practical application ideas have been extremely beneficial as we raised our four children. Her original Mother’s Moments calendar has become a precious keepsake with notes taken with smiles and tears. What a blessing to glean helpful parenting tools with proven success. Her new book incorporates all I used daily and has added so much more for today's moms. I am sure as you re-use this perpetual memory journal year after year, you will see as I did, that it will help foster a wonderful relationship between you and your children!
Tish Dray
Athletic trainer, mother of 4 - ages 24, 22, 20, 16 - Lancaster, MA
*****
Sherri has a zealous heart for using her gifts for God’s purposes. I have known her through all the adult chapters of her life - as a single, working woman, as a wife, as a mother of babies, children, teens, and now as a grandmother. How inspired I have been to see her love for God expressed through her writing, radio shows, acting, teaching, and hospitality. I have one of her original calendars and I very much look forward to this new keepsake journal for mothers! She has a refreshing, vibrant way of expressing the joys and the challenges of motherhood, while inspiring mothers of all ages!
Soozie Schneider
Faculty Initiatives Director, Rivendell Institute at Yale, Hamden, CT
*****
In “Mom’s Moments - Smiles to Remember”, Sherri skillfully combines the wisdom found in scripture with her thoughtfully written poems. It has been a source of encouragement and an indispensable tool in keeping track of those special moments that happen most every day.
Rebecca King
Adoption Social Worker & Mother of 3 – 10, 8, 5 - Highlands Ranch, CO
*****
Sherri’s poems gently teach timeless truths in this delightful approach to a ‘mama journal’ and devotional that is easy to use.
Sharon Gamble
Author of: Sweet Selah Moments: Encouragement for Everyday Living, www.sweetselah.org, Dover, NH
*****
I deeply appreciate Sherri's commitment to the care and development of young moms and their children. Sherri masterfully weaves the written word, The Word and poetry into this journal which can also be a daily devotional. Sherri's poetry adds a perfect touch of the day-to-day as well as the timeless Word of God. Thank you, Sherri, for inspiring the next generations of Christian families and leaders.
Kathryn Roy
Executive Director, Love INC - Love In the Name of Christ, www.loveinclittleton.org, Littleton, CO
*****
As a working mom time is precious, but so are those once-in-a-lifetime experiences with my children. “Mom’s Moments - Smiles to Remember” teaches me positive parenting tools in an entertaining and thoughtful way and has a place for me to write down my own memories before they are consumed by the busyness of the day!
Kathy Steinhaus French
Genetic Counselor & Mother of two, Santa Ana, CA
*****
This keepsake journal and devotional will be a sweet reminder over the years of God's faithfulness and remembering all the daily joys of raising my children. Sherri has been a wonderful source of advice and encouragement for the moms in the MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) group that I lead and for myself personally. She draws on her own experience, wisdom gleaned from her years of working with other moms, and her relationship with the Lord to speak and write with honesty and humor. In the midst of the busyness of motherhood, this is an easy way for moms to jot down memories that might otherwise be forgotten.
Sarah Cook
Pastor's wife and Mother of 1 – Age 2, MOPS Group Coordinator, Dwell Church, www.dwelldenver.org, Denver, CO
*****
In this day filled with screen time distractions, Sherri brings sweet encouragement and some fun new ideas to mothers of all ages to refocus their eyes on Christ in order to obtain the wisdom, power and love to become the moms He wants each to be. This will become a treasure you'll return to often through the years as you record your precious memories.
Rev. Dr. Samuel & Esther Hollo
Pastor and Director of The Carpenter's Workshop, A Biblical, comprehensive, preventive, parenting curriculum
www.carpenters-workshop.org, Alton Bay, NH
*****
Rick Warren – “Building On My Strengths” Sermon Series
Pastor, Saddleback Church, www.saddleback.com, Lake Forest, CA
*****
“Mom’s Moments – Smiles to Remember” is a remarkably simple way to capture snap shot memories of your children or grand-children on a daily basis. Sherri’s timeless parenting tips, heart-warming inspirational writings, and her choice of daily Scripture will weave a beautiful tapestry of joy deep within your heart. I believe this one phrase keepsake journal will be cherished by you and treasured by your children for years to come.
Debbie McGoldrick
Friend & Founder of Neighbor Bible Studies 2 GO, www.nbs2go.com, Atlanta, GA
*****
This memory journal is the perfect gift for busy moms longing to leave a “legacy-mark of love” etched into their child’s heart! Each daily inspirational message is complimented with scripture—enhancing your own personal faith journey as you bless your little one. Sacred space is provided to briefly record the joys, accomplishments, learned lessons, memories and milestones of each given and graced day. Only seconds of your time will invest rich and real dividends to be treasured for all of time. Thanks, Sherri, for placing such a priceless generational gem right at our fingertips!
Nancy Gardner
Life Coach, Author of “Authentically Alive”, and Lover of Jesus, www.risenwings.com, Castle Rock, CO
*****
Sherri’s encouragement, example, grace and practical application ideas have been extremely beneficial as we raised our four children. Her original Mother’s Moments calendar has become a precious keepsake with notes taken with smiles and tears. What a blessing to glean helpful parenting tools with proven success. Her new book incorporates all I used daily and has added so much more for today's moms. I am sure as you re-use this perpetual memory journal year after year, you will see as I did, that it will help foster a wonderful relationship between you and your children!
Tish Dray
Athletic trainer, mother of 4 - ages 24, 22, 20, 16 - Lancaster, MA
*****
Sherri has a zealous heart for using her gifts for God’s purposes. I have known her through all the adult chapters of her life - as a single, working woman, as a wife, as a mother of babies, children, teens, and now as a grandmother. How inspired I have been to see her love for God expressed through her writing, radio shows, acting, teaching, and hospitality. I have one of her original calendars and I very much look forward to this new keepsake journal for mothers! She has a refreshing, vibrant way of expressing the joys and the challenges of motherhood, while inspiring mothers of all ages!
Soozie Schneider
Faculty Initiatives Director, Rivendell Institute at Yale, Hamden, CT
*****
In “Mom’s Moments - Smiles to Remember”, Sherri skillfully combines the wisdom found in scripture with her thoughtfully written poems. It has been a source of encouragement and an indispensable tool in keeping track of those special moments that happen most every day.
Rebecca King
Adoption Social Worker & Mother of 3 – 10, 8, 5 - Highlands Ranch, CO
*****
Sherri’s poems gently teach timeless truths in this delightful approach to a ‘mama journal’ and devotional that is easy to use.
Sharon Gamble
Author of: Sweet Selah Moments: Encouragement for Everyday Living, www.sweetselah.org, Dover, NH
*****
I deeply appreciate Sherri's commitment to the care and development of young moms and their children. Sherri masterfully weaves the written word, The Word and poetry into this journal which can also be a daily devotional. Sherri's poetry adds a perfect touch of the day-to-day as well as the timeless Word of God. Thank you, Sherri, for inspiring the next generations of Christian families and leaders.
Kathryn Roy
Executive Director, Love INC - Love In the Name of Christ, www.loveinclittleton.org, Littleton, CO
*****
As a working mom time is precious, but so are those once-in-a-lifetime experiences with my children. “Mom’s Moments - Smiles to Remember” teaches me positive parenting tools in an entertaining and thoughtful way and has a place for me to write down my own memories before they are consumed by the busyness of the day!
Kathy Steinhaus French
Genetic Counselor & Mother of two, Santa Ana, CA
*****
This keepsake journal and devotional will be a sweet reminder over the years of God's faithfulness and remembering all the daily joys of raising my children. Sherri has been a wonderful source of advice and encouragement for the moms in the MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) group that I lead and for myself personally. She draws on her own experience, wisdom gleaned from her years of working with other moms, and her relationship with the Lord to speak and write with honesty and humor. In the midst of the busyness of motherhood, this is an easy way for moms to jot down memories that might otherwise be forgotten.
Sarah Cook
Pastor's wife and Mother of 1 – Age 2, MOPS Group Coordinator, Dwell Church, www.dwelldenver.org, Denver, CO
*****
In this day filled with screen time distractions, Sherri brings sweet encouragement and some fun new ideas to mothers of all ages to refocus their eyes on Christ in order to obtain the wisdom, power and love to become the moms He wants each to be. This will become a treasure you'll return to often through the years as you record your precious memories.
Rev. Dr. Samuel & Esther Hollo
Pastor and Director of The Carpenter's Workshop, A Biblical, comprehensive, preventive, parenting curriculum
www.carpenters-workshop.org, Alton Bay, NH
*****