Category Archives: All Writers

Simplify Cooking with Spice Mixes

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Cheri

Have you ever opened a cookbook, found a recipe, and thought “WOW! There are WAY too many ingredients for me to do this right now!” ? I have. Some of my favorite meals require 10 or more spices to be … Continue reading →

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Favorite Quiet Toy

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Kerri

It’s simple. A watter bottle with colorful cotton balls. Target age: 9 months – 3 years old It goes with us to church, to meetings, to waiting rooms, to restaurants — Anywhere that the kids might be asked to sit … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Getaways…Worth every penny.

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Janae

Today is my anniversary.  I’ve been married for 11 years and have loved every single anniversary.  But only the last 6 have gotten truly high marks from me.  Why? Anniversary Getaways.  They are definitely worth every penny or THE penny … Continue reading →

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My 3 Favorite Kitchen Appliances

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Heidi

There are 3 tools I have in my kitchen that I love.  They are fun to use and help my family be a bit more healthy. Vitamix Okay, this thing is a blender Giant.  Soups, ice cream, smoothies, the whole … Continue reading →

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Great Children’s Books

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Cheri

We love the library.  Typically, we go to the library every 3 weeks, checking out about 100 books at a time.  Then we come home, squish on the couch all together and read about 20 before naps.  After naps, we … Continue reading →

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Creative Family Dining

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Kerri

Studies have shown that something as simple as eating dinner together as a family has a major positive impact on the happiness and well-being on children and parents.  Studies continue to suggest that while it produces routine and stability, family … Continue reading →

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Ten Powerful Phrases

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Janae

This month, my life has been touched by a simple but profound book: TEN POWERFUL PHRASES FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE by Rich DeVos I have met Rich DeVos and have been touched by his sincerity, his powerful influence for good, and … Continue reading →

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Recycling Water

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Heidi

You wouldn’t share the same drinking glass as your kids, but your plants don’t mind. How many cups of half-drunk water find their way back to the kitchen sink in your house? In our house, it’s plenty.  And if you’re … Continue reading →

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Baking Bacon

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Cheri

It’s 8:15 and I have a chiropractor appointment in 45 minutes.  My children are still in bed, I’m still in my pajamas, my sister in law is arriving with her 5 children in just 6 hours and my house is … Continue reading →

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Positive Behavior Reinforcement

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Kerri

As a certified teacher, I’ve learned that while we are trying to teach young children to self govern their behavior, they are highly motivated by extrinsic rewards for positive experiences.  Extrinsic rewards help motivate intrinsic motivation in young children when … Continue reading →

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