Category Archives: Janae

Reaching New Heights of Confidence

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Janae

Last week, our family decided to go rock climbing at our local REI (for the record, a membership at an REI is well worth it, even if just for the free climbing rights at stores with climbing walls). For my … Continue reading →

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Eczema: Solved!

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Janae

If only I had taken pictures of my baby’s hands.  They were chapped, peeling and oh, so red.  It made you cringe just looking at them.  Unfortunately, our little baby had gotten my skin genes, including the eczema that came … Continue reading →

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Talent Swap

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Janae

As a child, I was required to take piano lessons by my mother.  I hated that family rule, but I endured and today am so thankful that I can play the piano.  So, naturally, I instilled the same requirement in … Continue reading →

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Raising a Difficult Child

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Janae

Are you struggling to raise one of your children?  Do you find yourself in a constant battle with your child?  As a result, is your confidence as a mother starting to wane? For six very long years, our family has … 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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Trouble Getting Your Kids to Eat Vegetables? The Secret’s In the Sauce!

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Janae

I’ll never forget my astonishment when I overheard my friend say to her 5 year old son, “No more vegetables until you’ve eaten your bread”!  What?!?!  There’s a kid out there that’ll eat their veggies BEFORE their bread?  Sure enough, … Continue reading →

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Setting Family Standards

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Janae

There are many parents I admire, but none do I admire more than my own.  As I’ve become a parent myself I have reflected many times on their parenting and have stood in awe at what they’ve accomplished.  All of … Continue reading →

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Put Allowance to Work for You!

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Janae

Allowance. I never got it growing up and I never believed in it. I never really understood the concept of doling out money to the kids just because they made it through another week. So, when my husband and I … Continue reading →

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My File Box

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Janae

It’s a new year and typically at this time of year, we’re all searching for new ways to get over our weaknesses. Too often, I’ve found the “perfect” solution only to find it only lasts a couple of months before … Continue reading →

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Ringing in the New Year

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Janae

I love New Years Eve. I always have. I love all the fun, the laughter, the games, and the late night with the family. But, I have to give the credit to my Mom for making this holiday so magical … Continue reading →

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