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Mar 3, 20214 min read

A Few of My Favorite Things! Parenting and Homeschooling Resources

Life is a journey! I see it in everything. We are always learning and growing. Young moms often ask, “How did you raise your children”?...

Oct 23, 20205 min read

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Following The Lord As He Moves.

Where have you been? I realize it has been a long time since you have heard from me! If you aren’t in my facebook group (Less Than...

Building The Faith Of Your Children Through Family Worship

Jul 16, 20205 min read

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Building The Faith Of Your Children Through Family Worship

When our oldest children were born, we knew it as Family Devotions. Even now you can search for family devotion materials. Some call it a...

Keeping It Together When The Family Goes Out

Jun 10, 20206 min read

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Keeping It Together When The Family Goes Out

Family outings. “Do things together”, ”The family that plays together, stays together”. Whoever made these sayings up doesn’t realize how...

Activities To Make This The Best 4th Of July Ever!

May 15, 20203 min read

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Activities To Make This The Best 4th Of July Ever!

The Struggle Is Real I’m sure I’m not alone in this. Who else is trying to become a spin doctor for the sake of your children? Though...

Blessing Our Children: A Legacy of Love for the Next Generation

May 6, 20204 min read

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Blessing Our Children: A Legacy of Love for the Next Generation

In the early years of parenting, as I searched out resources and information, I came across a book about actively blessing our children....

Apr 28, 20203 min read

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When You Aren’t All Home Together

The visuals are compelling. Heart warming photos and videos of families together in isolation making memories are all over the internet....

Gramma Speaks: How Discipline Can Build Relationship With Your Children

Apr 22, 20205 min read

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Gramma Speaks: How Discipline Can Build Relationship With Your Children

Meet Gramma Louise: Louise is always full of wise words and creative parenting solutions. She also happens to be my mother-in-law. That...

Got Great Ideas? 5 Tips To Put Them Into Practice

Apr 8, 20203 min read

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Got Great Ideas? 5 Tips To Put Them Into Practice

Who else starts their day with high hopes and then is dashed when life takes over? I know I could be so much more productive if I could...

Has Your Attitude Gone Viral? Little Eyes Are Watching

Mar 17, 20204 min read

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Has Your Attitude Gone Viral? Little Eyes Are Watching

We are all shocked by the news The news that we keep hearing changes by the day and sometimes, by the hour. We don’t know what reports to...

Meal Chains Save Time! Mom of 9 Shares Her Secrets

Feb 13, 20203 min read

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Meal Chains Save Time! Mom of 9 Shares Her Secrets

No matter how long my “to-do” list is each day, the biggest time investment is no doubt in keeping my troupe fed! Seriously, do you know...

Outdo One Another With Love: A Lesson For Valentine’s Day

Jan 18, 20203 min read

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Outdo One Another With Love: A Lesson For Valentine’s Day

I’m pretty excited about my plans for Valentines Day this year. Why? Because I have an idea that will make it last for three weeks! If...

To Share Or Not To Share: Teaching Healthy Boundaries

Jan 3, 20204 min read

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To Share Or Not To Share: Teaching Healthy Boundaries

The “toddler’s rule of property” states that, “If it’s mine, it’s mine; if I want it, it’s mine and if it’s yours it’s mine.” or...

Dec 14, 20195 min read

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Christmas: You Just Can’t Do It All!

It’s nearly half way through December. I’ve made my list and I have gone over it at least 36 times. My lists have sub-lists. After...

Nov 22, 20194 min read

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St.Nicholas: A Man To Be Remembered

As we establish our homes, we have the opportunity to keep, throw out or amend the traditions we were raised with. We also have the...

Saying Thank You To Our Veterans: When The Words Won’t Come

Nov 8, 20194 min read

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Saying Thank You To Our Veterans: When The Words Won’t Come

I didn’t realize that an army birthday party would one day turn out to be an army career. When our children were young, we wanted to...

The Waiting Tree: Our December Tradition

Nov 1, 20194 min read

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The Waiting Tree: Our December Tradition

I know this may seem like a premature holiday post, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet. Believe me, you will be thankful for a little lead...

A Busy Mom’s Guide To Christmas Shopping

Oct 26, 20195 min read

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A Busy Mom’s Guide To Christmas Shopping

I know there is some belief or stereotype that women love shopping. I’m not in that camp. Of course, when I was younger it was fun. When...

Grumbling Or Gratitude: What Flows From The Heart?

Oct 18, 20193 min read

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Grumbling Or Gratitude: What Flows From The Heart?

Would I be a complainer if I told you that I get irritated hearing complaints? Can I be real with you, though? There are a lot of...

Do You “DO” Halloween? Fall Celebrations As Unique As You Are!

Sep 21, 20193 min read

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Do You “DO” Halloween? Fall Celebrations As Unique As You Are!

I grew up as most children in America do, celebrating Halloween. My mom would spend hours getting creative and making costumes. A lot...

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