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7 Best STEM Toys for 2020

November 11, 2020 Leave a Comment

I love helping my boys learn and play at the same time. With the arrival of fall and the promise of winter, they are moving more and more of their activities inside. These 7 STEM toys for 2020 are perfect for the little in your life who loves to build, create, and be intellectually … [Read more...] about 7 Best STEM Toys for 2020

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The Power of Gratitude: Teaching Kids Why Gratitude is Important

November 11, 2020 Leave a Comment

With pumpkin spice in the air, scarves wrapped around our necks, and boots on our feet, we feel the crispness of fall and sense a change in season. As we tend to move more inside, I begin to reflect on the past few months and get ready to spend time teaching my kids about giving thanks. How to … [Read more...] about The Power of Gratitude: Teaching Kids Why Gratitude is Important

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13 Unique Gifts for Your Teenage Girl

October 24, 2020 Leave a Comment

Teenage girls are at the age where they have begun to develop a unique style. They are past the little girl phase, and have begun molding toward womanhood. Whether into crafts, fashion, tech, or sports these unique gifts are sure to please the teenage girl in your life. Here are 13 fun and … [Read more...] about 13 Unique Gifts for Your Teenage Girl

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9 Bible Verses for the Tired Mom

September 26, 2020 33 Comments

When my kids were little I can remember laying my head at night on my pillow, taking a deep breath and wishing I could sleep through the night. I was a tired mom and it was inevitable that I would be awakened somewhere between the wee hours of one and five and be asked to perform a motherly duty. … [Read more...] about 9 Bible Verses for the Tired Mom

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Encouraging Words for Tired Moms

September 18, 2020 Leave a Comment

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As I write this post, our state is dealing with unprecedented wildfires. The town I live in is on high alert and we literally could be notified to pack up and evacuate at any given minute. We are surrounded by a raging inferno. To add to this uncertainty this week I was to begin a new job at a … [Read more...] about Encouraging Words for Tired Moms

Motherhood· Personal Spiritual Growth

4 Tips for the Working Mom who Feels Overwhelmed

September 5, 2020 14 Comments

I sat at dinner the other night in a complete fog. All around me there was chatter and noise. My three kids and husband were busy recounting their day, asking dad about the latest device updates, and talking about the upcoming weekend plans and their own personal opinions. I was feeling completely … [Read more...] about 4 Tips for the Working Mom who Feels Overwhelmed

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    These darlings were out on my walk today and gave These darlings were out on my walk today and gave me such happiness I had to share them! I was so reminded that sometimes change is such a good thing! What are you afraid to change? Are you overwhelmed and exhausted? Start asking God if there is something you can change! He will show you! It might be the best thing EVER!!💕💕 #overwhelmedmom #working mom #mommylife #family #faith
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