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Boys Will Be Boys! Tips for letting boys be boys, while raising them to be men.
January 3, 2016
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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A Parents Guide to Star Wars: The Force Awakens
December 18, 2015
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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Ideas for Celebrating a Christ Centered Advent Season with Kids
November 27, 2015
Our family kicked off the Christmas season with some Christmas music last night after our Thanksgiving dinner. I'm a big stickler about waiting to celebrate until after Thanksgiving, but once…
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Gratitude When We Don't Feel Grateful...
November 26, 2015
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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25 More Homemade Gifts to Make for Boys
November 8, 2015
Last year, I shared a post with gifts to make for boys, and I'm back with 25 more homemade gift ideas! Of course these are not meant to be *only*…
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Laundry Tips for Large Families
October 6, 2015
This post is sponsored by Arm & Hammer. Ah, laundry. I have a love/hate relationship with laundry. Honestly, it's my favorite chore because it's not terribly hard work and it smells…
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I Live in a Studio, Not a Museum. {Thoughts on living with little ones.}
September 10, 2015
If you're a follower of this blog, you've heard me talk about mess. The inevitable mess that comes with having seven people living in one house can be overwhelming at…
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10 Things to Know About Parenting a Middle Schooler (From a mother in the trenches!)
August 23, 2015
Parenting a middle schooler can leave you wondering if anyone else experiences the things that go on in your house, and why you are SO tired! Throughout my life, I've…
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Kids and TV: Questions to Ask Yourself as you Decide What to Watch, and How Much
August 12, 2015
Several days ago, a friend asked me about a specific TV show. She wanted to know if I let my kids watch it because she had some concerns. It was…
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Frugal Fun for Boys Local Meet-up!
August 2, 2015
Announcing... the first ever Frugal Fun for Boys local meet-up! (It's not just for boys. It's for boys, girls, moms, everyone!) If you happen to live in the Dallas…
