How to Love Your Kids (When They’re Driving You Crazy)

  When my oldest daughter was born, I didn't quite know how to parent. Go figure. I stumbled through the basics, and I think I got them fairly right. But then that little girl grew and started being able to do things on her own, and when that happens, well, you know, things happen. Messes happen. Accidents happen. We get to potty training and teaching our kids how to be helpful by carrying things. But then we forget that they are still little and that they still make mistakes. Heck. We forget that we make mistakes. And suddenly that little…

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Goal Setting: Week of February 7, 2016

Well, this week was somewhat of a distracting week. Our family was in a tough spot since we had to put our dog down, and we made the decision to move forward to finding a new puppy. I realize some may reject the idea of getting a new puppy right away, especially with all the training a new puppy will need to have, and whilst having to research 'dog kennel cost' in order to find the most cost effective and suitable one for them and for us, as well as all of the other products we have to purchase! But…

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Good Things: A Book Review

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a percentage of each sale when you make a purchase using these links; however, I fully support and recommend each of these products.  You can view my full disclosure policy here. Kevin Gerald has given us in his latest book Good Things, the proposition that God actually wants and desires to give us good things.  In a culture today where we feel like favor has to be earned from God and that punishment is all that God doles out, the ideas that Gerald brings us are literally life-changing.   Reading this book will change your mentality from believing…

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February 2016 Monthly Menu (FREE Printable!)

Well, it's that time again!  February's monthly menu is here!  As always, if some of the recipes from this month's menu sound like something you'd like to try, just let me know and I'll send you the link.  And if you're lucky, I'll post a recipe or two from the menu to share with you. Enjoy!  

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29 Ways to Love Others This Month

Yesterday I encouraged you to love others differently this month by showing love to those you wouldn't ordinarily reach out to.  While I was at it, I thought I'd give you some ideas.  I hope you'll share your own ideas in the comments below.  Don't forget to share your random acts of kindness on social media using #29daysoflove! Pay for the order of the person behind you in line. Hold the door for someone else. Smile at a stranger. Shovel someone else's sidewalk--without reward (or mow their lawn...or rake their leaves). Create a work of art for someone else. Send…

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