Category Archives: Finding a Balance

Condensed Cream O’ Memory Soup

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Sunny
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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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Would You Rather . . .

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Sunny

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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Slow Down

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Sunny

This is a reminder I need on a daily, perhaps hourly, basis. I’m sharing it in case you need the reminder, too. If you liked this post, you might also like:Learn a Phrase in Chinese My high school junior is … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Kerri

Excuse This House ~Author Unknown Some houses try to hide the fact that children shelter there. Ours boasts of it quite openly; the signs are everywhere. For smears are on the windows, little smudges on the doors– I should apologize, … Continue reading →

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Have a “Yes” Day!

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Kerri

Other moms say “Yes” to their kids more than I do. Or maybe I say “No” to my kids more than other moms. Or at least sometimes I feel that way. Today I saw one mom driving her mini-van of … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of the Leaky Pipe

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Janae

Over the last couple of months, it seemed like our house was falling apart. It started our bedroom doors sticking on the second level. Then, cracks started to move through the paint around the door frames. A few weeks later … Continue reading →

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A Reason to Celebrate

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Kerri

There is always something to celebrate. Create memories. Create traditions. And celebrate even the least known National Holidays America has to offer. Continue reading →

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Be Your Best Self

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Kerri

It’s 3:00 AM now, and I came to the computer an hour ago after checking on the kids. It was going to be quick, but instead I’m grateful for the article I just found.  It’s called: The Choice is Yours. … Continue reading →

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One-On-One Lunch Dates

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Janae

A few years ago, my husband and I decided that we wanted to take our kids out on one-on-one dates. We had heard from so many sources that spending that one-on-one time can make all the difference in our relationship … Continue reading →

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Squeezing in Some Time to Love

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Heidi

With school aged kids, days can feel like a string of tasks to be done from morning til bedtime.  “Get up, get ready, go to school, do your homework, go to this activity, get ready for dinner, take a bath, … Continue reading →

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