1. Boys and Their Egos: Wisdom for Helping Boys Replace a Critical Attitude with a Spirit of Encouragement

    Boys and their Egos!  What's a mom to do? If you've been around many boys in the 10+ age group, you've probably come across the over-confident child who knows everything…

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  2. Homeschooling: How do you know if you are covering enough?

    Homeschooling parents, do you wonder if you are covering everything that your child needs to learn?  Do you worry about not doing enough?  I know I do!  This is something…

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  3. Tips for a Successful Visit to Magnolia Market with Kids!

    Thinking of traveling to Magnolia Market?  Here's what you need to know! We kicked off our summer break today with a trip to Magnolia Market in Waco, TX!  Our family…

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  4. Things You Say When You Are a Parent of BOYS!

    I am privileged to be the mom of four sons and one little girl, so it's a pretty boy-heavy environment around here!  I never imagined that I would be the…

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  5. What We Don't Have: The Joy and Expense of Having Kids

    There is a lot of information floating around the internet and society in general about the cost of having children.  For many, the financial drain of having kids plus the…

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  6. How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies

    Last summer, we had the worst trouble with fruit flies in our kitchen!  It was a wet summer, and the boys tend to leave the back door open a LOT.…

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  7. Green Toys 50% Off on Amazon, Today Only!

    Green Toys are 50% off on Amazon - Today's Deal of the Day! We love Green Toys because they are high quality and eco-friendly.  We missed getting the tea set…

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  8. Boys Will Be Boys! Tips for letting boys be boys, while raising them to be men.

    Boys will be boys... but what does that even mean?  Is it a helpful thing to say, or not? As a mom of four boys, I can tell you without…

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  9. A Parents Guide to Star Wars: The Force Awakens

    A Parent's Review of Star Wars:  The Force Awakens.  This review is purposefully vague, but if you're not wanting to know anything at all before you step into the theater,…

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  10. Gratitude When We Don't Feel Grateful...

    Last week, we had a boy with an attitude.  It started with something minor, but when I corrected him on it, the situation escalated.  As my husband and I talked…

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