Category: family life
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Couple Getaways: Make it Happen!
Getting away as a couple — out of the house, sans kids — for a weekend or even just one night could be considered essential to the health of your marriage. But how do you make these getaways work in real life? After all, we’re busy, kids need caring for, and most of us don’t…
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Thanksgiving Reflections
We’ve had a delightful Thanksgiving week. I’ve been thinking about the importance of traditions, and I’ve realized that I tend to not want to make a big deal of special occasions because in my mind, it’s merely setting us (or maybe just me) up for disappointment. However, with our mixed-up, crazily-blended family, we need those…
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Miscellany Monday
I’ve seen miscellany monday on finding joy, but never participated. Since today is a Monday and it feels a bit miscellaneous, I’m joining in… (and I love the little typewriter on the button!) 1 – Last Sunday, my husband and I enjoyed a fancy schmancy brunch date. Every bit of food we ate was scrumptious….
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ALS Awareness
I’ve recently added this little sunflower logo to my sidebar: After being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a woman named Shirley noticed that there was no symbol for ALS awareness; nothing like the pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness. So she proposed the sunflower as a symbol of hope, grace, and dignity. Shirley explains: “The…
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Homecoming Dance
Lindsey asked me to do her and her friend Sarah’s hair and make-up for the Homecoming Dance. She has asked me to do this for every “big” event, and I’ve gladly turned our bathroom into a make-shift salon. I feel pretty special that she (and her friends!) trust me enough to do this for them!…