Kids in the Kitchen: Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

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  My family recently participated in a non-profit bake sale, which entailed two days of baking (one day with just my oldest, thanks to my awesome sister-in-law for keeping my younger two, and one day with all three littles), and one day of the bake sale. We make oodles of treats, cookies, muffins, cupcakes, pies,
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The Super Power of Homeschooling: Resources

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  Taking charge of your children’s education is an overwhelming venture some days. Compared to a public school counterpart, we may be doing the work of several people all by ourselves. Whether you are just starting your homeschool journey or have been at it for years, there are seasons that can feel really lonely and
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Fun Fruit and Vegetable Games for Kids

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  June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month! These games review what kids know about fruits and vegetables. The games use children’s knowledge of colors, math, and basic information about fruits and vegetables. There is even a game thrown in just for fun, to help kids burn some energy after a day in school,
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Hey Mama Monday: 10 Reasons Not to Doubt

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  Hey Mama, I heard you were doubting yourself again, calling yourself a failure. Really? –Let’s find out if you really failed: 1. You genuinely loved on your children this week. 2. Your house was/is far from spotless, but it is certainly a healthy environment. (Look at your kids; they’re fine.) 3. You made delicious
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10 Lessons on Solo Parenting

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My husband and I have been living apart for most of the past two years. He’s not in the military, but he has been “deployed.” He’s a catastrophe insurance adjuster, and spends weeks to months helping people in the aftermath of a natural disaster. We will be joining him and traveling as a family beginning
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Two Simple, Lasting Ways to Befriend Our Families

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  “If I treated my friends like they were my family, would I still have friends?” The question jolted Lisa. She was blessed to have godly friendships, including two close friends where encouragement and delight ran both ways. Yet, when it came to her own family, an uncomfortable inconsistency was present. While none of the
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Life Skills: Are You Teaching Them?

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  Did you know that June 13th is National Weed Your Garden Day? Weed Your Garden Day doesn’t hold the same appeal for me as say, National Doughnut Day (which is also in June), but it brings up a few questions. For one, who comes up with a National Weed Your Garden Day? Is there,
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Be Available for Learning

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  I picked up a phrase a year or so ago that I regularly include in my thoughts, my homeschooling efforts, and my advice to others: Always be learning. It’s short and simple because I need simple reminders I can apply to every area of my life to keep me focused on the right stuff.
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