Category Archives: The Moms

Tip to a Weed Free Lawn

Want a weed-free lawn? Use this tip to rid your grass of dandelions WHILE bonding with your kids. Continue reading

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A Perfect Mother’s Day Craft

Need an idea for a Mother’s Day Craft? For you and your children, playgroup, or gift? Here’s a reminder of the Mother’s Day Poem that was posted before. It’s SO cute! Create the poem yourself in Word, print, add your … Continue reading

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I need some advice on frugal family international travel

Do you have international travel advice for a family?

My husband and I are finally realizing a long time dream! Both of us spent some time living out of the country before we were married and found it extremely beneficial. We wanted our children to have some of those … Continue reading

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Awesome No-Bake Granola Bars

source: Lauren’s Latest Hold on to your boots, you’re about to be blown away! I came across the most amazing recipe for granola bars that I have ever tried. I love granola bars, but I don’t love the ingredients of … Continue reading

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International Adoption
and the movie “Stuck”

See the movie "Stuck" about the current state of international adoption and sign the petition.

photo by Je.T.’s photostream used under Creative Commons license My brother and sister-in-law are moving to Hong Kong next month and plan to adopt a daughter from China or Hong Kong. Since the implementation of The Hague Convention on Protection … Continue reading

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Book recommendation
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

Recently my book group read Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story, and I was inspired to work hard and be better. The autobiography (well, he had help from Cecil Murphey, but I don’t know if that makes it a biography … Continue reading

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Beyond-the-Bunny Easter Baskets

Beyond the Bunny--What

What can you put in an Easter Basket that actually represents what you believe about the holiday? Because I consider my faith in Christ precious and an integral part of my every day life, I don’t like it when it’s … Continue reading

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St. Patrick’s Day Decorations

I feel like I’ve been the Grinch of all holidays lately. I wish I did more to celebrate New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, Groundhog Day…even my birthday. But I didn’t have the energy. However, when I saw this idea … Continue reading

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π Day! What’s for Dinner?

Pie or Pi day is March 14 (3.14) celebrate by eating pie!

A friend reminded me that pie day (that’s π day, 3.14, March 14) is coming up soon! Somehow I remember this holiday too late every year to actually make a pie for it. Even though it’s written plainly on my … Continue reading

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Hawaiian Chili Water – YUM!

chili water

#2 Reason Why Hawaii is so Cool: They’ve Got Chili Water When I was first introduced to it, I was hesitant. I thought it would be spicy. I mean, it’s called “Chili Water”, so wouldn’t you think the same? And … Continue reading

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