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I Was a Really Good Mom…

…before I had kids! LOL! That is actually the title of a book that I have been wanting to read. I had it on my wish list after seeing it mentioned on another blog, then I found it at Big Lots for $3! woo-hoo! My opinion of this book is kind of mixed. The reason I wanted to read this…
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The Care and Keeping of You

Curriculum and Resources we love· Human Body Science· Parenting

If you have girls in your household, you might be like me – scared to death of them growing up and having to discuss the, um, sensitive topics that girls deal with. 🙂 ha!! Well, this book, The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls (American Girl Library) helped us tremendously in our household!! I am actually excited…
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Oh, so much

Family· Gift List

Oh, so much to be thankful for. Oh, so many memories to capture in words. Oh God, keep on opening my eyes to your gifts…big and small. I want to remember the sweet smiles, the small victories, the moments of joy. So, I take note. I come to this quiet little space on the web and count my blessings. One…
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A Letter to my Children…

Family· Missions· Parenting· Scriptures and thoughts

Dear Hannah, Emily & Caleb, In just a few short weeks, mommy is going to be traveling to a small country in Central America called Belize. I am going with a mission team from our church and the ministry called Hearts of Christ, that our church supports. Of all the people in this world, I want you ~ my own…
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Bananas

Bragging on My Kids· Parenting

The other day Caleb came to me and asked me if I thought a boy that hit home runs on his t-ball team ate healthy foods. I told him, of course! He must eat his fruits and veggies! So, this morning Caleb told me that he thought the boy that hit home runs *must* eat bananas! So, could he please…
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