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Chores for Kids: Getting Started with a Family Chore System
July 27, 2014
Chores for Kids Working together on chores is a necessary part of living in a family. The amount of mess we generate in a day is pretty incredible, but we…
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Spills, Mess, and Keeping Your Calm as a Mom!
July 14, 2014
Last night I arrived home from the grocery store and was chatting with my next-door neighbor while the boys carried in the groceries. Owen (age 5) grabbed a bag of…
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How to Do a Boy's Haircut with Clippers
June 8, 2014
Even if you haven't cut hair before, it's not difficult to learn to cut boys' hair at home with clippers, and it saves a lot of money! With a family…
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What to Buy for Baby (Products that are worth it, and which ones are not!)
April 26, 2014
With four (now five!) babies, we have been through a LOT of baby items! Having a baby is going to require some gear for sure, but it doesn't have to…
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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! (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. Both were ministry opportunities at my church - one on Thursday and one on Saturday. Late Wednesday afternoon,…
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DIY Resurrection Eggs: Tell the Easter Story
April 4, 2014
Are you familiar with resurrection eggs? They're plastic Easter eggs that contain items that tell the story of Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection. You can buy them or make your…
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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…
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Survival Guide for the Sick or Pregnant Mom: Activity Ideas for High Energy Kids
March 16, 2014
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. One thing that has always been challenging with my crew is "days off." If I'm sick or have things that need to get done,…
