My best friend has two little girls and does not yet know the joy of bugs and other creepy crawly things. Her girls are by no means squeamish about dirt, but still, they’re not out collecting bugs like my boys. She is currently pregnant with her third child and is due to find out what she’s expecting in just a few…
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Three Free Daily Bible Resources for Kids
After I shared about our new homeschool space earlier this week, several people asked what I am using to teach my kids about God. And I’m so glad they asked because it has already been on my list of topics to write about. We have used these resources for over a year now. They are so simple and do not require any preparation or…
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A Return to Routine & Our New Homeschool Nook
Today is the second day of September, one week since we started our first-ever homeschool year, and two weeks since we have adopted a new rhythm for our days. Summer was wonderful, but I was so ready for Fall. I was craving more routine and structure. My house felt like it was a mess all the time, I was staying up…
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Almond Joy Brownies- Gluten Free & Dairy Free
Last week my husband and I were sitting at the park watching our kids play… Hold on a moment. I need to note something big in parent-world. We were sitting together. On a bench. While all three kids played without our help. Just thought that was worth mentioning. Back to the story. My husband received a text message from an…
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The Secret to Overcoming Shyness in A Crowd of Strangers
I stood there just like always, next to the table but not sitting down. Eyeing everyone else chatting and laughing before things got started. For a few minutes I looked around, trying to appear casual and friendly, but instead feeling all the awkwardness of my young teenage years and all alone in the room, despite the crowd which surrounded me….
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Crockpot Mexican Lasagna
Three out of four Sundays at our church. That’s how many times a month our church family sits down together to enjoy a meal and chat about current happenings. I love that we do this, but at times it can be difficult to figure out healthy, budget-friendly food to bring that will be able to be kept warm until…
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