Category: Family Life
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Daily SOAP & Positive Parenting from King David: Speak Truth
I’m reading 1 Chronicles right now. Sometimes the reading can be dry and filled with lists, and yet it also has lots of gorgeous nuggets tucked in there for us to discover in the stories. Today I found some solid gold and SOAP from King David to share: Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:11-13 “Now, my son,…
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Sending my son to Edinburgh. Solo.
By the time you read this, my oldest child will be on a plane bound to Edinburgh, Scotland. Solo. And I might be on a plane headed back to Houston after watching his plane take off. Oh my goodness. As I write this, I’m on a plane to Chicago, which will be his launching point…
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Swimming & Kids: What Parents Need to Know
I don’t mess around when it comes to water safety and kids— or even adults, for that matter. So when the people of Cigna reached out to me last week to share some water safety facts, I knew I had to pass it along. It is my hope you have a fantastic Memorial Day weekend…
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Christ-Centered Easter Activities for Kids
Looking for some fun and meaningful activities to do with your children to celebrate Easter? Here are a few I thought you might enjoy… Bible in 90 Days grad and previous mentor Candace over at His Mercy is New has five cross-centered craft projects for little kids up to big kids. I think I might…
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 10
Take a bubble bath tonight and listen to instrumental Christmas carols … or put it on your calendar for another date this week and do not cancel.
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 9
Read John 1:1-18 to your family or enjoy some quiet reading with yourself and God. Light a candle before you read to help set the tone of reflection.
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 8
Sometimes in all the hustle and bustle of life, my husband and I don’t get to connect as often as we’d like. During December, things can get really crazy, especially. And with so much emotion tied up into Christmas, mixed with different family backgrounds and expectations, things can really get messy. Tonight let’s work to…
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 7
Look over your schedule for the rest of the month. Stop and be sure that you are being intentional with your time and not just being pulled in a million directions. Ask the Lord to show you what plans to keep and which ones to amend, if any.
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 6
I love this advent activity. It’s goofy and joyful at the same time. It celebrates Christmas with child-like zeal which can be so much fun. And it’s totally free and easy to do. I hope you like it, and get crazy into it, too. Ready?
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 5
Last night I attended my first Christmas party of 2014. It was my husband’s office party and I can honestly say we had a great time. I absolutely enjoyed getting to visit with his coworkers I already knew and also meet some new people he works with, too. Of course I LOVED finally meeting his office manager–…
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Daily Advent Activities for Moms: December 4
So how was dinner last night? Did you play Christmas music and light candles? I hope you found some peace and enjoyment. :) Today’s Advent activity requires a review of your ‘homework’ from the first day. Taking the time to do both activities will really make a difference in the rest of the month, so…
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Halloween Mummy Milano Cookies
Ready for something super easy to do with your kids to get into a playful Halloween spirit? Check out these adorable Halloween Mummy Milano cookies my daughter, who is 8, made for her Brownie Girl Scout troop. (We’ve also enjoyed several of the cookies at home, too. YUM!
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Saving Mr. Banks– a warning
This past weekend we took our family to see Disney’s Saving Mr. Banks. Yep, the whole family, from my seven year-old daughter on up. We needed a break, a “get away and leave all your troubles behind and go take in a feel good movie” moment. Saving Mr. Banks was not that experience.
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Am I Pretty?
I saw a post in my personal Facebook stream about a friend of mine’s wife who wrote “Am I Pretty?” a book to help her daughter and other girls as they come to terms with who they are and what to value. Before I even bought the book, I knew this would be a great…
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Summer Staycation fun all over the USA
Get ready for summer family fun (staycation or otherwise) in more than 90 US cities with the help of these local bloggers: Mid Atlantic NW (or all), Connecticut :: Parenting Miracles Boston (or all), Massachusetts :: Maven of Savin Central, New Jersey :: Our Good LIfe Adirondak Mountains and Central, New York :: For This…