Author: Amy
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How we might see, and be seen, in Heaven
I was just thinking about meeting up with old school friends and became a little sad about the fact that we’ll never all be together again, just us. And then the thought entered my mind that I’d see many of them again in Heaven. But then a not so nice thought popped in– I’d see…
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Picking wine is about to get a LOT easier
A few weeks ago I brought you up to speed on another project I’ve been developing with our team at VineSleuth. We’re getting closer to our beta launch, so I wanted to let you know you can be an insider and sign up to be one of our very first beta testers over at Wine4.Me.…
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What I’ve really been up to…
Hi friends. I’ve missed you. I was so touched when several of you read Philippians with me, even though it had been quite awhile since we did any devotionals together. I’ve missed blogging regularly here, but it just has been too much for me to keep up with lately, as much as I hated and…
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Philippians Devotional- Chapter 3
This week’s reading was Philippians Chapter 3 and part of it really grabbed me. If you aren’t reading with me already, feel free to jump right in where we are and read with us from this point on. We are reading a chapter per week and this week we are reporting on chapter 3…
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Philippians Devotional- Chapter 2
For those of you reading along, I am so sorry to be posting my SOAP for chapter 2 late. It has been an exceptionally full couple of days (or maybe months!!) and I hope not to keep you waiting again during this series. Thanks for hanging in there with me, though, and joining me in…
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Philippians Devotional- Chapter 1
Are you reading the book of Philippians with me? If you aren’t, feel free to jump right in where we are and read with us from this point on. We are reading a chapter per week and this week we started with chapter 1. (You can read more about the process here.) As I read…
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Summer Staycation fun all over the USA
Get ready for summer family fun (staycation or otherwise) in more than 90 US cities with the help of these local bloggers: Mid Atlantic NW (or all), Connecticut :: Parenting Miracles Boston (or all), Massachusetts :: Maven of Savin Central, New Jersey :: Our Good LIfe Adirondak Mountains and Central, New York :: For This…
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Houston Staycation and Vacation Family Fun
Looking for summer fun for kids and families in Houston? I’ve got you covered with this year’s MomsToolbox Houston Summer Staycation and Vacation Guide for Family-Friendly Fun with tons of cool things to do this summer in Houston. Break out your calendar, take a few notes and get ready for a super summer of fun!…
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4-Week Philippians Devotional
Wanna read through the book of Philippians with me for the next four weeks? It’s been awhile since I’ve posted my devotions or hosted a study and, well, I’ve missed it and you, to be honest. My plate is also quite full with some other projects, so I’m going to take this one slowly and…
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Peanut Butter and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
This Mother’s Day my daughter gave me one of those sweet cards she makes at school where she completed sentences like “I like it when…” and “My mom’s the greatest because…” On the card she mentioned how much she loves my peanut butter cookies and that she loves it when I bake. Life has been…
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Dine from Houston foodtrucks at H-E-B Montrose this Friday
Get ready to sample Houston’s foodtruck delights at H-E-B Montrose Market’s 1st & 3rd Friday Foodtruck Meetup this Friday, May 17, from 5:30-9 p.m. There will be 13 foodtrucks and live music to enjoy. Foodtrucks participating in the Houston meetup: Sweets by Belen Big Daddy Z’s Fork in the Road L’es-Car-Go Soul Cat Cuisine Coreanos St. John’s Fire…
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Adventures in Odyssey Summer of Service- Free download, contest and more
Does your child want to be an Adventures in Odyssey Ambassador and travel on an exciting Good-Goers Mission Based Adventure trip to another country with a parent? This summer, Focus on the Family’s audio series, Adventures in Odyssey, is hosting A.C.T.S. (A Call to Service) to promote the biblical message, “When you serve, everybody wins,” and a…
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The 2013 MS 150 bike ride– my best ride yet!
If you’ve been reading MomsToolbox for awhile, then you probably know about my annual participation in the Houston to Austin MS 150 each spring. It is a 2-day, 180-mile bike ride from Houston to Austin to raise money to combat Multiple Sclerosis. 2013 was my 6th year to participate in the fundraiser, which is the…
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Passaporte Brazil at Central Market in Houston
Explore Brazil without even leaving Houston now through this Tuesday, May 7, with Passaporte Brazil at Central Market in Houston. The celebration features workshops (paid and free) covering coffee, wine, food, music dancing and much more in a special celebration tent at Central Market at 3815 Westheimer. Today (Saturday) the celebration features a Brazilian Patio…
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Lanyard Craft Resources
Yesterday at my daughter’s Daisy Girl Scout troop meeting, we introduced lanyard crafts and the box stitch. Teaching patience and crafts The girls are in the first grade and the project was definitely a challenge for the girls, as well as for the moms helping, including me. However, as difficult as the project might have…