Dates are very important early in a couple’s relationship, but it seems to die off after awhile. I believe that this is the place where couples begin to pull apart. It may be unnoticeable and subtle at first, but over time it will become more evident. I love going on…
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VeggieTales & Operation Christmas Child {Giveaway}
My kiddos have grown up loving VeggieTales, and even though they are nearing pre-teen years, they still will sit down and watch them from time to time. I was thrilled to find out that in celebration of their 20th anniversaries, VeggieTales (Big Idea) has partnered with Operation Christmas Child to…
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Barefoot Hippie Holiday Traditions
It’s November, y’all! I know I said that last Friday, but it still has got me by surprise. The calendar turns to November and my mind turns to the holidays. And to holiday traditions. We Barefoot Hippies have carved out our own traditions that are a blend of both…
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Holiday Season Traditions & Mommy Guilt
The change of seasons – they are so regular, and yet there is promise of something new in each change. The blessing that is a new season is glorious. And to think that as mothers we have the chance to add family tradition into these seasons is amazing. Holiday…
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Becoming Unglued Isn’t All Bad {A Review}
This year one of the things I knew MUST be tackled in my life is my overactive emotions. Emotions that have “ruled” me quite a bit in my life. Emotions that made me come unglued. Whether it was becoming angry and shouting unkind, unloving words, or becoming bitter and stuffing…
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Traditions: Christmas Book List for Kids with Link Up
Our family has a few different Christmas family traditions as I’m sure your family does too. Our traditions range from the Christmas Day menu and who hands out presents, to Christmas readings and more. One of our favorite Christmas traditions is our Christmas Day readings. We start off Christmas morning…
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Animal Classification (Pt. 2) with Link Up
Hi! Today my second post is live in the Animal Classification study over at Enchanted Homeschooling Mom! I hope you’ll swing by and check it out! Each month we cover a particular part of Animal Classification and then I share A LOT of printables for you to use in teaching…
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Sauteed Zucchini & Summer Squash with Link Up
Today’s Tasty Treat’s Recipe comes from Heather as part of the Help Meet Corner! I hope you enjoy her post today! Holiday time always looked a little different at my house growing up; we ate vegetarian! At Thanksgiving we didn’t have the huge turkey in the middle of…
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A Tender Croatian Christmas
We were never very traditional people by nature – until the day after Thanksgiving rolled around. That’s when our family carefully unpacked one tradition after another, savoring each one like a tender morsel. From decorating the whole yard and house to homemade peanut brittle. From tree-decorating to caroling our neighbors. From reading the Christmas story and…
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Bringing Igor Home
I have something special to share with you today. You all know that a passion of mine is supporting orphans and adoption as well. So I have teamed up with Christine Steendahl, “The Menu Mom”, who is in the process of fundraising to bring home a 15 year old orphan from…