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Packing Up 2023
Before I can begin to reflect on this year and look to what goals or intentions I want to set for 2024, I have to first quite literally pack up 2023. I love decorating my house for Christmas. Some may...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 26, 2023
Tips to Survive the Flu While You're Caring for Kids
There's a pile of Kleenex and a bunch of empty lozenge wrappers on my nightstand. I have this year's cold/flu virus and I'm not happy about it. It's been years since I've been this sick. As I get olde...
Ann Kirsten Nov 23, 2021
Overnight Oats: The Breakfast That Saved My Sanity
A few months ago, I became very frustrated about how breakfast was going in our house. I don't like it when we're stuck in a rut food-wise, and we were certainly stuck. With needing to get my oldest s...
Emily Klesick Feb 26, 2018
Simple DIY Family Command Center
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your family's schedule, you might benefit from a "command center": a centralized location that houses all of your family's information. But then, if you go...
Kristina Slaney Sep 03, 2019
Keep Growing
Luke 2:52 - And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with people. Our five-year-old son lost his top front teeth this week. The Hubby pulled out the first one with some floss. I...
Rachel Matembe Dec 08, 2023
Calgon, Take Me Away!
There was a commercial a while back that showed moms in stressful situations. At the height of their frustration, these women would put their hands on their heads and say, "Calgon, take me away!&...
Ann Kirsten Jan 15, 2020
I Don't Know How to Feel About 2020
It's that time of year when we prepare to put the previous year in the rearview mirror and hang our hopes on the year to come. Pandemic or not, it's what we do: Next year I will advance my career. Los...
Kristina Slaney Dec 29, 2020
The Pharisee, the Tax Collector, and Judgmental Me
Two men made their way into the same church service one day. The first man was the preacher. He was a kind, honest man who was loved and well known in the community. He helped the poor and gave genero...
Abbie Mabary Oct 25, 2018
Is Your College Safely Reopening? Here's How to Tell.
Everyone is itching to return to normal. However, "normal" still eludes us and will likely continue to do so for awhile. Though you're heartbroken that your planned college experience isn't ...
AllMomDoes Aug 12, 2020
COVID-Friendly Fall Fun: Tips, Home Celebrations, and Costume Ideas
Fall fun is just around the corner, and like everything else in 2020, it's going to look different this year. Each family needs to make the best decision for themselves about how to celebrate, but her...
AllMomDoes Oct 12, 2020