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Worth Reading This Weekend

May 25, 2013

Articles Worth Reading this Weekend

Here are a few of my favorite posts from around the blogosphere this week. Quick Ways to Help the Oklahoma Tornado Victims :: My friend Amy is from Oklahoma, and she shared some information about what they need and what they don't need. We want to … [Click to continue reading]

Disney Tips for First-Time Family Visits

May 22, 2013

Our trip to Disney was our first as a family. I went to Magic Kingdom on a high school band trip when I was 17. I remember screaming my way through Space Mountain five times but not much more than that. So this truly was a first-time experience for … [Click to continue reading]

I Don’t Have To… I Get To

May 20, 2013

Emma's bedtime ritual is pretty simple. Once she showers, has a snack, and brushes her teeth, we all gather in her room. One parent reads a couple of chapters from whatever book we're reading and a short Bible story devotional. Emma tells us what … [Click to continue reading]

The Post-Vacation Survival Menu Plan

May 20, 2013

Menu Plan

We've been home for almost a week, and I'm still not back in the swing of things. Yikes! We may have tackled the laundry and made a quick trip to the grocery store, but the to-do list is looming and our homeschool tasks still need to be done. One … [Click to continue reading]

Worth Reading This Weekend

May 18, 2013

Articles Worth Reading this Weekend

Here are a few of my favorite posts from around the blogosphere this week. The Importance of Playtime for a Mom's Soul :: I need this reminder. Why Young People Leave the Church :: I said a big AMEN to this one. This is the REAL Merida :: … [Click to continue reading]

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