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The Littles Go Flying with Grandpa
I’m not sure how it works in your family, but in this one, our little ones often get the short end of the stick (a trend I’m working hard on breaking). They don’t go on as many outings as their brothers.
Easy Outdoor Activities for Kids During Summer
Children—at least my children—are like puppies. They need to move and run around. If they don’t get the opportunity, their energy is bound up inside and they get yappy and do undesirable things. I’ve learned this through experience and yet I can forget--until my...
Saving Money on the Road
When heading out on the road either for a quick family vacation or a long term adventure, you need to keep an eye on your budget. From fueling your vehicles, to places to lay your head, or to even the clothes on your body. As our family dreams about that ultimate...
Stones for Bread: A Novel {Review}
Stones for Bread is an delightful tale one that can only be compared to a tearful, releasing conversation you have with a friend. Sharing of all the things in your life that are bringing stress as twinges of pain sting your face with salty...
A Different View on Parenting
I want to take a new approach to my parenting skills. After my husband and I watched the movie Courageous, I had a yearning inside of me to develop a deeper presence in my boys' lives. Every smile, twinkle and hug is precious to me. Moments I...
23 Years of Praying!
How many times have you prayed for your kids? Wow. I have no idea. I have prayed for my children all their life and my oldest born in 1990. I prayed before she was born. Are you praying daily for your kids? I had breast cancer when I was 24 years old and the doctor...
How Do I Find Quiet to Pray?
Do you struggle with finding time to spend with God? A moment to really find peace and quiet to read and speak through prayer. Prayer is such and important part of our faith and as a mom of young children it can seem almost impossible to find quite time to pray. Just...
A Man Worthy of Words
It's been three months now since my grandfather passed away and I've struggled for that long trying to find the right words to properly honor him. He was the only grandfather I have known. My father's father passed away long before I was born....
Does God Answer Prayer?
There are few things that you can count on in this world. Especially things that you can't see. Does God answer prayer, really? I know that prayer can and does work. I've seen it with my own two eyes - more importantly I've seen it with my heart. It was the night our...