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Hey Mama Monday: What Will Life Be Like in 5 Years?

Monday, 22 July 2019 by TOSBlog

Hey Mama, In five years, life will be very different. You may have another child. Or a grandchild. People you know may have passed away. You might live in a different house . . . in a different state. You might have a completely different job. You might have no job at all. Life

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Consider a Family Mission Trip

Friday, 19 July 2019 by TOSBlog

Summer is upon us, and many families are open to new adventures and challenges. If you’ve never considered the possibility of a short-term mission trip, now would be a good time to examine the options. It may be too late to make it happen this summer, but you could begin planning for next year.

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A Pinch of Patience

Thursday, 18 July 2019 by TOSBlog

My kitchen is covered in powdered sugar. This is a result of my nine-year-old learning how to use the stand mixer while, at the same time, learning the meaning of the phrase, “add sugar gradually.” I’m trying not to think about how I will wipe the sugar dust from the lighting fixtures, and focus

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The Benefits of Summer School

Wednesday, 17 July 2019 by TOSBlog

I have fond memories of the lazy days of summer from my childhood. So, when I began homeschooling, I intended to have our homeschool year follow our local school district’s calendar, with an accompanying summer vacation. I began school the last week of August, and promptly received several invitations for day trips to the