May 17, 2012

Inexpensively Creative, Family Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Feb8
Vday

This is my updated list of our favorite Family Tradition Ideas for Valentine’s Day. Don’t forget to check back here for more inspiration and ideas for all your holidays and celebrations. Often, the fondest childhood memories stem from family traditions [...]

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It’s Worth the Fight (Sibling Relationships)

Feb6
sibling relationships

Last week I happened upon this two year old photo. If there’s one thing that’s been a constant in our home, it’s the way our eldest always has his little sister’s best interest at heart. He cares for her. He [...]

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Valentine’s Day Tradition – Hearts of Loving Kindness (Free Printable)

Feb1
hearts of loving kindness

Hearts of Loving Kindness – For years, we implemented a unique Valentine’s Day tradition that encouraged thinking of others through out the month of February. It was a way to get our children’s eyes off themselves and make it fun [...]

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Date Night Deck, Love Notes Box: Sweet Ideas for Everyone (50% off)

Jan28
valentine's day pic

Make this Valentine’s Day extra special with meaningful gifts that speak encouragement and legacy to the special people in your life. There are special ideas for the whole family. We’ve kept a Father/ Daughter Date Night album for years, and [...]

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Take a Minute & Introduce Yourself: It’s National…

Jan15
National-Delurking-Day

Yesterday over at (in)courage, I was reminded that it was National “Delurking” Day in the blog world. For most of us, we rarely have time to comment on a regular basis, and I completely understand that because honestly, I’m just [...]

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My Son’s First Kiss

Jan13
Matthew's first kiss

For years now, we have encouraged our sons to wait and guard a girl’s heart before he ever thinks about taking that first special kiss. A kiss is sacred and too many take that special moment for granted. Well, times [...]

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Here’s To The Crazy Ones

Jan7
take chances

As I wrote 31 Days to Balancing Beauty and the Budget, I shared about the spirit of entrepreneurship and desiring to “write my own song.” Surrounding myself with verses and verbal reminders to see things differently and keep pressing on, [...]

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Books Should Be Free: Free Audio Books

Jan4
free books for ipod

“There’s no better way to inform and expand your mind on a regular basis than to get into the habit of reading good literature . . . You can get into the best minds that are now or that have [...]

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Favorite Super Bowl Commercials?

Jan2
mean joe green superbowl commercial

My Packer’s are out of the Superbowl running, which means the big game this Sunday is all about two things – the food and the commercials. Yes, I may be a football mom, and our family may have a love [...]

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Bringing in 2012: Happy New Year

Jan1
our family Christmas picture 2011

Happy New Year from our family to yours! 2011 has been such a growing year for me in so many ways, and it’s been a privilege to invite you along with me as I learn, experiment, fail, and try again. [...]

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Taking Dinner to New Levels: the Ground (Literally)

Dec30
dinner on the ground

Sometimes creating special family dinners requires taking your surrounding ambiance to new levels. For our dinner last night, I literally took it to a different level – the ground. It’s been challenging to get all my guys home on the [...]

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New Year’s Eve Traditions, Family Ideas for New Year’s Eve

Dec28
New YearsEve traditions

Are you trying to start some New Year’s Eve Traditions or think of some family ideas for New Year’s Eve to make it extra special? Decorate a New Year’s Tree Many of us are not quite ready to take down [...]

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My Soul Magnifies

Dec25

Worship – 1218 from WAV Technologies on Vimeo. (Last Sunday’s Worship Music) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, [...]

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Last Minute Holiday Party Tips and Tricks

Dec23
sparkling candle with Vaseline

I’m gearing up to host our annual Christmas Eve get together with my side of the family. Even though not everyone can attend, our “” of family members still consists of 30 people, so I am rushing around putting my [...]

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Dress Up Your Table in Seconds: Easy Napkin Fold (w/Video)

Dec22
easy napkin fold

As I work on creating a new tablescape for our Christmas Eve festivities, I realize that one of the easiest way to glam up a table is by accenting ones table setting with an easy napkin fold, and an entire [...]

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