Category Archives: Relationships

Family History told by Kids

Have you told your children stories about when you were growing up? Do they know what you were like as a kid? How do they picture you as a young person? Check out how some adults are re-telling their family … Continue reading

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Preserving Your Kids’ Artwork

I have been keeping some of my girls’ art creations (mainly drawings) over the past 5 years because I love the memories, and I love being able to show them how far they’ve come in their talents. However, if I … Continue reading

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The “Talk It Out” System

When your kids aren’t getting along, follow these simple steps to help then Talk it Out. Continue reading

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Book Recommendation-
My Grandfather’s Blessings, by Rachel Remen

book cover of My Grandfather

Today on my walk I was listening to Rachel Remen’s book My Grandfather’s Blessings. This is actually my second time through it because it is packed with nuggets of wisdom and thoughts that need reflection, more attention that I could … Continue reading

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Condensed Cream O’ Memory Soup

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For our family, today is the first day back to school. Is your summer over yet? Did you do all the things on your “must do this summer” list? What about the fun activities you had planned or the together … Continue reading

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Sleep Solution for a Busy Child

My wonderful three year old is a busy girl. She has been extremely active since being in the womb. When I was expecting her, I used to think she may possibly be having seizures inside me because she was moving … Continue reading

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Support a Budding Entrepreneur and Hold a Lemonade Stand!

My oldest has suddenly gotten interested in money, earning money, and (especially) spending money. While she doesn’t get the concept of SAVING money (we’re working on that) and she doesn’t exactly spend her money on the best stuff (mainly just … Continue reading

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Would You Rather . . .

We have a picture book titled Would You Rather… by John Burningham. I don’t remember where we got this odd, large book, but as my kids have grown older, they still look at it and think about what their answers … Continue reading

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Coloring Books + Organization = Happy Me

I think there’s a lot of value in coloring for kids. Sure, freehand coloring and drawing is EXTRA great, but even coloring in a good ol’ coloring book allows for expression, experimentation, creativity, and rule following. I have three budding … Continue reading

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Favorite Dress to Favorite Skirt

Does your daughter have a favorite dress that she has grown out of? Consider recycling it into her favorite skirt! When my daughter was 2 years old, she loved her “butterfly dress,” and it later became her little sister’s favorite … Continue reading

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