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29

Faith Based Activities for Kids

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January 29, 2007 | 3 Comments

I have been looking around for some new things to do with the kids.  I am especially interested in fun things we can do together that incorporate our Christian faith.  My kids are like most others and enjoy books, movies, computer games, outdoor activities, etc. and I started thinking, “How can I use these areas [...]

Jan

26

Doodlebops

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January 26, 2007 | 4 Comments

I found out the Doodlebopsare coming to town.  If you are a mom with preschool-kindergarten aged kids at home you know exactly who I’m talking about.  Their show is featured on Playhouse Disney and they are a silly singing band that performs live concerts.  I’m thinking about asking Joe from Each Note Secure to do [...]

Jan

24

Being a Woman of Influence

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January 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment

A friend of mine recently showed me an article in Today’s Christian Woman about the CEO of MOPS International, Elisa Morgan. Since I help coordinate a MOPS group at our church the article interested me. I found this woman to be fascinating. Not because she is CEO of a huge organization. Not because she is [...]

Jan

22

Valentine’s Day Cards

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January 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment

This might be a little early but if you are one of the many moms who like to send cute little cards with your kids picture to all your friends and family members for each and every holiday, now is the time to start thinking of Valentine’s Day photos.

Jan

19

Phone Etiquette for Kids

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January 19, 2007 | 2 Comments

Lately my 5-year-old has insisted on answering the telephone.  It just happened overnight a couple weeks ago and now we refer to her as Miss “I’LL GET IT!!!!!!!!”

Jan

17

Can’t Kick the Habit

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January 17, 2007 | 1 Comment

I do realize that what I am about to tell you might lower your opinion of me.  You might stop reading my blog and disown me altogether but I just have to get this guilty pleasure out in the open so here it goes…..

Jan

15

Rainy Day Activities for Kids

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January 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Like I said in my last post, it has been raining for days and days and days here.  Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day so the kids are home from school.  We are all getting cabin fever and it’s not even 11 am.  It’s time to turn off the t.v. and do something fun!

Jan

14

Having a Bad Day?

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January 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment

My post today is short and sweet.  I came across a video that brightened my day, which is nice since it has been raining for 5 days straight!  Watch it and I dare you not to smile. Easily Amused

Jan

10

Mommy Must-Haves

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January 10, 2007 | 3 Comments

I was at my M.O.P.S. group a couple nights ago and one of the things we did was some of the moms took turns sharing what item/product that has made their life easier as a mom.  Here is the list of a few of those must-have essentials.

Jan

7

Out With the Old and In With the New

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January 7, 2007 | 2 Comments

To make room for all the new Christmas stuff this year we decided to clean out the old toy room, i.e. our entire basement.  Have you ever noticed that once you start getting rid of stuff that it is hard to stop?

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