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Balancing Family Life

Balancing the Laundry Load Experiment with Wisk

September 2, 2010

Welcome to the Balancing Beauty and Bedlam Laundry Lab. (If you are reading this by email or reader, click over to see.)
We had a blast becoming regular savvy scientists and doing our own laundry experiment with one of my biggest enemies….
I invite you into my home to see some of the stains that we needed [...]

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It’s Not Just About the Cooking…

August 31, 2010

Day in and day out, we desire to instill character in our children. Day in and day out, it’s a challenge that is worth it.
I reflected on my time in the kitchen this past week, and realized that the hidden life lessons found together cooking are often those that just happen – [...]

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Last Minute Memorable Moments – “Just Because” Picnic

August 26, 2010

As summer is winding down, and fall scheduling is back in high gear, intentional family moments will have to be sought after and fought for during the next few months. A few weeks ago, I gave some suggestions for end of the summer tradition ideas and thought it important to have my actions match my [...]

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Cherish the Time – Freezer Cooking update

August 10, 2010

Often, day to day schedules just don’t happen like you plan them, especially with kids.
Sometimes, they go exactly how you plan them, but it’s the next few days that go array.
A few days ago, I shared about my temporary cooking rut, and how I really wanted my bulk baking/cooking day to help me climb on [...]

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One of Those Moments…

July 6, 2010

Close your eyes. Kick off your flip flops. Can you feel the grass between your toes?
Stop and think back – back to a time when you paused for just a moment to say “this is good.”
Through the lens of my camera, I did just that. I watched as the children ran through the grass without [...]

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Dog Days of Summer…

July 3, 2010

Somewhere along the way, the meaning of “the dog days of summer” has been lost on me.
A time of carefree magic that only a child holds onto without a worry in the world.
My wish for you this summer is that you may find moment so relaxing that you can literally shut out a [...]

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Ideas to Strengthen Ties with your Neighbors/Friends

June 24, 2010

As people lead more hectic lives, it’s often difficult to strengthen ties with those we want to get to know most. Here are some simple ways to begin building those relationships by some quick, but meaningful ideas.
The Traveling Neighbor Basket – This can be a great way to pull your neighborhood together and help [...]

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Breakfast in Bed…take two for Tasty Tuesday

June 22, 2010

A few weeks ago I shared about our special family tradition of serving breakfast in bed.
I encouraged you to take the time to be intentional with your family by sharing creative ways of saying, “I Love You” …just because.
Setting a beautiful table, or eating by candlelight for instant ambiance are often [...]

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Thank You…for your choice

June 21, 2010

If you’ve been reading here for any length of time, you know I am passionate about mothering. Whether it’s a biological child, adopted child or simply sharing LIFE by mentoring another in ones life, the opportunity to impact and influence in all sorts of forms is a gift. Here’s a portion of my story…
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Terrified and [...]

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What’s Your $10 Fun?

June 9, 2010

Last weekend, my girls and I bonded over treasure hunting and hit some yard sales. We didn’t find a lot of things, but because they were with me, items were pointed out in a new light.
Smooshed together in a Rubbermaid container was a bunch of plastic marked, “Pool, filter, chemicals – $10.” I didn’t even [...]

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Breakfast in Bed – Not Just for Special Occasions

June 1, 2010

Breakfast in bed for birthdays are an annual tradition.
The “You Are Special” plate or any number of our personalized plates are dusted off. Candles are lit and typically waffles topped with ice cream, whipped cream and lots of other goodies adorn them. Since I love painted trays, my biggest dilemma with breakfast in bed is [...]

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Frugal Family Fun – Be Easily Amused

May 20, 2010

It never ceases to amaze me how the spontaneous, crazy and FREE things in life become highlights of our family time.
I love instilling a “be easily amused” mentality; it reaps rewards by children who enjoy frugal family fun.
Everyone joined in the dog pile - even my mom, the grandmother of thirty. And boys will be [...]

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Pondering Perseverance

May 14, 2010

Pondering Perseverance
The definition of perseverance, from a dictionary: “Persisting in or remaining constant to a purpose, idea or task in spite of obstacles.”
Unfortunately, I’ve had to persevere this week through many other “life” commitments that caused my blog to take a back seat. Yet through this week, I’ve been dialoguing daily about the importance [...]

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To Mothers, Women, Mentors – a Simple Reminder

May 8, 2010

As I browsed the web trying to find the perfect “quote” to encourage women with their mothering, I realized that my personal exhortation when I speak at Mops is always the one to which I come back.
In these moments, when the days are long, and I’m exhausted on all levels, I remind [...]

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How to Make Snowflake Crystals

April 17, 2010

Homeschooling is so much a part of our every day life, but I realize it’s not something I address on my blog very often. With our oldest child weighing in at the ripe, old age of 16, and our youngest just 6, we definitely have the gammit of ages, grades, maturity levels, abilities and attitudes.
Some [...]

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