Category Archives: Family

Finally….My Perfect Birth

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Janae

Eleven years ago, I found out I was expecting our first child. Suddenly, I found myself planning my first birth. What did I want in my labor experience? What were my beliefs? What were my dreams? In nursing school, I … Continue reading →

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No-sew solution to fix your child’s jeans

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Kerri

Tutorial: Fix your child’s pants with worn out knees by ironing on a fusible interfacing. Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Book Recommendation
“Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch”

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Sunny
somebody loves you mr. hatch book cover

Mr. Hatch is a lonely man who keeps to himself. But when he receives a rather large valentine from an anonymous admirer, he realizes that he is loved, and his view of himself and those around him changes. He feels … Continue reading →

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On keeping a journal — for Kids!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Kerri

This Real Mom’s great idea of how keep a journal with all her kids! Continue reading →

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AffirmFilms: A Wholesome Movie Source

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Janae

I love wholesome, uplifting films. I love walking away from a movie feeling urged to be better, inspired by a true story and determined to better my life. Unfortunately, in today’s entourage of Hollywood films, it feels like very few … Continue reading →

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Family Game Night

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Cheri

Playing games as a family is like eating dinner as a family. It strengthens your family. I know there are a lot of video games you can play as a family that are fun, too, but I’m talking about traditional … Continue reading →

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Helping Children Learn to Read

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Sunny
little girl in a big book Charlotte

Do your kids love getting lost in a book? Like Janae, I have been asked many times what I have done to have my kids reading so early. Sure, I know kids who have read earlier. Ours have all been … Continue reading →

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Save the Socks!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Janae

For years now, I’ve been baffled by one single phenomenon…the case of the lost socks. Week after week I set aside a pile of socks who have sadly lost their mate in yet another tragic laundry day disaster. I don’t … Continue reading →

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Seize the Day–Live in the NOW

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Cheri

How many times in a day do you hear your kids say “In a minute!” or “I will!” or “just a sec!”? How does it make you feel? Frustrated? Annoyed? Angry? My girls have been listening to a wonderful series … Continue reading →

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Saving the Back of Trampoline Owners

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Janae

I’m hoping this will apply to those who don’t live in Denver. But, I know it’ll help out those who live nearby. Here in Denver, our winters are beautiful. We get snow, but it only lasts for a few days … Continue reading →

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