A Mom’s Journey from Hypocrite to Humble
I’ll never co-sleep when I have kids. Our bedroom will be our place to spend time together. Alone time. The tv will not be a babysitter. I…
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Why I’m Perfectly Okay With My Average Parenting Goals This Year
It’s the eve of back-to-school. I’ve labeled books and bags, filled up BPA-free water bottles and made sure there are enough pairs of matching…
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When A Little Boy Completely Surprised Me With His Reaction to My Daughter’s Appearance
It was a lively family party in preparation for a wedding weekend, and the house was full of family members from all over the country – some…
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The Booger On The Wall
My husband and I have been attending a new church for about a year now and are part of a small group that meets every other week for Bible study. A…
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Before You Give up on Hospitality
I stink at hostessing. It is not my gift. This has been clear to me for a long time because I grew up in the home of an incredible hostess. My mom…
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This is simple and so important for your marriage!
My husband and I are currently experiencing the great joy of expecting our first child. It has been a time of preparation, anticipation, and dreaming…
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Expecting More From Our Children Than We Do From Ourselves
The other day my six year old son ran his school’s annual cross-country race. Twice around a fairly large football field. He finished…
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Family Scheduling
We live by a schedule (and when I say, “We” I actually mean “I” am a total complete planning FREAK!!!) I have TWO large desk-sized calendars…
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The Not So Perfect
“ The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind – the – scenes with everyone else’s highlight…
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What Do You Expect?
Editors Note: Please welcome Liz Swanson. 🙂 She is our stylist feature writer who had some profound thoughts to share with us this morning.…
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