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Tag Archives: service
Family Service Idea
Okay, this may not seem so “real” to you, but it is for me. Have you ever wished for ways to help your kids learn to recognize their blessings besides just telling them what they are? Or to realize that they are fortunate … Continue reading
Posted in Adventures, Challenges, Family, Learning, Sunny
Tagged book, book drive, learning, math machine, Peru, service, teenagers
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Teenagers and Mother’s Day
Ideas of how to celebrate Mother’s Day with teenagers. Continue reading
Posted in Children, Family, Mother's Day, Relationships, Sunny, Teenagers
Tagged Mother's Day, service, teenagers
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I need some advice on frugal family international travel
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
Posted in Family, Sunny
Tagged advice, eagle-condor humanitarian, family, foreign, home school, international, online school, passport, picture, service, spanish, travel
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Let Me Bring You Dinner
For the most part, I like to be prepared and plan ahead. I like to know what’s going on and what is required of me to make the day a success (or less of a disaster). But I’m not opposed … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Finding a Balance, For You, Illness, Sunny
Tagged appendix, dinner, gratitude, learning, service, sick
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Valentine’s Day Book Recommendation
“Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch”
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
Posted in Holidays, Learning, Love, Relationships, Sunny, Valentine's Day
Tagged book, book recommendation, chocolate, love, picture book, service, Somebody Loves You Mr. Hatch
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Christmas Eve Traditions
Throughout my growing up years we had a plethora of traditions for Christmas Eve. My Mom did everything she could to make it a special, memorable experience. I loved Christmas Eve, almost even more than Christmas itself. Now, as a … Continue reading
Posted in All Writers, Christmas, Holidays, Janae, The Moms
Tagged Christmas Eve, cookies, family, lights, service, tradition
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Book Recommendation-
My Grandfather’s Blessings, by Rachel Remen
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
Posted in All Writers, Finding a Balance, For You, Goals, Hobbies, Relationships, Sunny
Tagged book, feelings, goals, gratitude, learning, love, My Grandfather's Blessings, others, Rachel Remen, read, self, service
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Teeth Whitening–Smiles for Life
I recently attended a dental event with my husband (he’s fourth from the left in the photo below!), who does internet marketing for dentists and other professionals. The event was for an amazing organization of dentists called the Crown Council. … Continue reading
Posted in For You, Health & Weight, Sunny
Tagged charity, Crown Council, dentist, donate, service, Smiles for Life, teeth, whitening
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Life is Hard
Before my husband and I were married, we had a talk. We had a lot of talks, but one night I remember a particular talk about those kind of women who are always comparing themselves with others in order to … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Family, For You, Goals, Illness, Love, Relationships, Sunny
Tagged depression, gratitude, judging, learning, life, love, motherhood, problems, service, support, therapy, understanding
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Giving Before Getting — Even on Christmas Morning
We have in our town a generous Christmas event, a Christmas morning breakfast for the homeless and poor on the island. Santa Claus comes and delivers gifts to all the children. We have made it a tradition to first go … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, All Writers, Children, Christmas, Family, For You, Fun, Holidays
Tagged activity, food, giving, homeless, meals, service
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