Category: Home and Family
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Lanyard Craft Resources
Yesterday at my daughter’s Daisy Girl Scout troop meeting, we introduced lanyard crafts and the box stitch. Teaching patience and crafts The girls are in the first grade and the project was definitely a challenge for the girls, as well as for the moms helping, including me. However, as difficult as the project might have…
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Adjusting to new babies
Last week I met a mom of two who is expecting her third child soon. (She blogs over at I Still Hate Pickles, and she just released an Ebook of Devotions for Lent, in case you were wondering or need a new devotional guide.) Well, anyway, as it turned out, the timing of her three…
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Happy Valentine’s Day!
This was my Valentine’s breakfast for the kids. Just heart-shaped toast, peanut butter and a frosting message served with a berry smoothie. I do feel a bit bad for not using a red plate. But that’s just what had to be this time. We keep things pretty simple over here, most of the time. Happy…
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DIY Christmas Decor: Dining Table Decor
A decorated dining table always makes a Christmas meal seem a bit more festive. Setting a pretty table really doesn’t have to be that complicated. It can be as simple as gathering a few items and grouping them together. Here are a few DIY ideas that we’ve spotted online that can add some sparkle to your…
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DIY Christmas Decor: Christmas Tree Decorations
When it comes to Christmas decorations, most families enjoy setting up a Christmas tree in their home. Real or artificial, a Christmas tree is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday and display ornaments that have special meaning to us. I would bet that most Christmas trees have a least an ornament or two that are homemade. Ornaments also make…