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What to Expect During a C-Section and Recovery
April 24, 2014
In celebration of the birth of our fifth baby, I have some baby posts in the line-up this week! Â (Which I wrote ahead of time.) Baby Janie was my fourth…
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Welcome, Baby Girl!
April 23, 2014
She's here! Janie Elisabeth Born April 21, 2014 7 lb. 5 oz and 19 inches long Her four older brothers absolutely adore her! Jonathan (2) is so excited to have…
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Motherhood and the True Value of Nose Wiping
April 17, 2014
Several weeks ago, I had a couple different commitments outside the home. Â Both were ministry opportunities at my church - one on Thursday and one on Saturday. Â Late Wednesday afternoon,…
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Sand Box Play on a Budget
April 14, 2014
I must confess, I have a love/hate relationship with sand boxes. My boys LOVE to dig. Â It's one of the main things that they want to do outside, and they…
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Wooden Peg Ninja Craft (And Play Ideas to Go With Them)
April 10, 2014
These wooden peg ninjas were such a fun craft to make! I've been on a crafting kick lately since I've been forced to slow down and do more sitting. I…
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Letter Sound Slap: A Phonics Game for Beginning Readers
April 7, 2014
Here is a fun game for beginning readers that involves a great attention-catching element... slapping with a fly swatter! Owen (almost 5) has been very interested in learning to read…
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DIY Resurrection Eggs: Tell the Easter Story
April 4, 2014
Are you familiar with resurrection eggs? Â They're plastic Easter eggs that contain items that tell the story of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. Â You can buy them or make your…
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Easy Craft for Kids: Pipe Cleaner Animals
April 2, 2014
Here's a simple craft for kids - pipe cleaner animals. Â Pipe cleaners are such a frugal crafting material, and these animals held my kids' attention REALLY well. Â This is a…
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Rainbow Loom Chameleon Tutorial
March 27, 2014
We have been into chameleons lately. Â Well, the boys are always into reptiles of various sorts! Â So Aidan designed a chameleon charm on his Rainbow Loom. Â We searched on Pinterest…
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Living with Legos: Reality-Based Storage and Organization Ideas
March 25, 2014
Oh, LEGO®. While I do love LEGO® (and the way it keeps the boys creatively busy!), I get weary of the little pieces everywhere.  Both couches have LEGO® bricks under…
