I will not let myself become stressed. So what if the holiday is not perfect? Do other people even share my idea of perfection? As long as we are all getting along, sharing laughter, and making memories, it will be a merry Christmas....
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Somehow, we got our homeschooling done, our cookies baked, a little nesting handled in the house, and a new member welcomed into the family....
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When we are in the midst of the busyness, it is often easy to forget that we have the tools we need to find that moment of peace. We simply need to take the moment to pull away from the chaos and intentionally establish a focus....
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I would be lying if I said that confident decision-making is easy. It’s not! It requires hard work and determined discipline....
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I sometimes hid in the stifling humidity of my room, homesick and sobbing into my sticky pillow. What kind of Christmas would this be? A simple Christmas, that’s what....
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It finally dawned on me -- because my personality is also “fail before you succeed” -- that if I was going to be successful at parenting and homeschooling, I would need to recognize my own unique qualities and embrace them. ...
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Many parents these days aren’t quite sure how to celebrate this time of year. Do they get a Christmas tree or not? Do they do gifts? So many good questions, but I think that there is a great answer for these....
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Planning my days includes a schedule for school, errands and dinner, but until the last few years, did I realize the importance of making sure my exercise plan was on...
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I admit it! I am a huge technology user. I am one of those women who can be seen checking her iPhone every few minutes for e-mails, text messages, and Facebook updates....
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With the kids growing like weeds, it can feel like the grocery budget is getting out of control. Here are a few things I’ve learned over the years to help reign in the...
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