Category: Home and Family
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Peanut-Free Lunch and Snack ideas
I just LOVE it when someone is helpful and does something right. My daughter’s school has just made the change this year to be peanut-free. This week I received a letter from the school director that not only alerted us to the policy change, but also explained the seriousness of the allergy and gave us…
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Meet Tammy, our next Real (Experienced) Mom
Not only is Tammy a Real (Experienced) Mom and grandma, she is also up to date with her Bible in 90 Days reading! So I have congratulations for her sweet, very new grandson Baby Will in the picture below, and for her spending so much time in the Word with us. Her check in comments…
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What says “America!” to you?
You might have read that our family is about to host a foreign exchange student from Germany. On Friday I asked readers to share their advice for rearing teens. (And I’m still up for more advice if you’d like to click over and share.) Now, I’m gathering your opinions on what is American. I know…
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Our family is growing again. Internationally. And I could use your teen advice!
The last time I used a headline like that (leaving out the international part) I heard there were a lot of whispers and confusion. So let’s just get this right out there: No, I am not pregnant. And no, we are not adopting. Well not exactly… Our family is preparing to welcome a German teenager…
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Meet Sherry, another Real (Experienced) Mom I admire in real life, too
Today I am excited to share my interview with Sherry, one of my mom’s dear friends from childhood. I have always had a special admiration for Sherry who taught home economics, married her high-school sweetheart and whom my mom would call to answer any farming questions we could think of. I remember my mom once…
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Meet Doris, our next Real (Experienced) Mom
Today we are back on track for our weekly Real (Experienced) Mom series where moms of children at least 20 years of age and out of the house share their experiences, good and not-so-good, with the rest of us. It is my hope that through these interviews we can spark more cross-generational conversation and all…
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Regrets, joys and realistic advice from Valerie, our Real (Experienced) Mom
Today marks the last post from Valerie, last Thursday’s Real (Experienced) Mom. I hope you have enjoyed reading about her as much as I have. Each time I read her stories I am inspired and amazed. I hope you are, too. If you haven’t read them yet, please swing by and read Part One, Part…
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Birthday tours, planning balanced family activities and more unique ideas from Real (Experienced) Mom Valerie
Today is the third installment of this week’s Real (Experienced) Mom. If you haven’t read her story yet, be sure to click back and read part one, and part two. Now, here’s part three: Did you establish or follow any family traditions with your children that you especially cherished… then or now? Tell me about…
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Cinnamon Roll Ministry, Pizza Snakes, Gramma Bread and more from Valerie, our latest Real (Experienced) Mom
Each Thursday I share the stories of a new Real (Experienced) Mom and this week you are really in for a treat, as I am carrying out our latest mom’s interview for a few days. Yesterday I shared the first post from Valerie, a mom to five (now) grown men. If you missed it, please…
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Meet Valerie, our next Real (Experienced) Mom
Today is the first installment of the next Real (Experienced) Mom’s interview. I had to skip a few weeks, but now I am back on track for featuring a new Real (Experienced) Mom and her story each Thursday. However, as I mentioned, today’s is the first installment of a few posts. I felt that Valerie…
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What to send to summer camp?
Later this summer my oldest son will be going away to sleepaway camp for his first time. I am so very excited for him, as I LOVED summer camp growing up and really couldn’t get enough of it! (Yes, my home life was fine, too. I just really enjoyed summer camp… girls camp, church camp,…
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‘Make do’ instead of ‘Buy new,’ and more from our next Real (Experienced) Mom
Meeting our next Real (Experienced) Mom has been a joy to my family. She is one of our favorite retired preschool teachers and is wonderful lady who gives much of herself to those around her. I was so excited when she agreed to answer our questions. I hope you enjoy her answers as much as…
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A super-fun trip down memory lane for our next Real (Experienced) Mom (and for us, too!)
This week, one of my friend’s moms shares her stories about rearing her two children. It sounds as though their lives together have been filled with great adventures and lots of love. And I love how Bonnie continues the adventures with her grandchildren… read on and take notes for some super fun ideas! Real (Experienced)…
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Games for teen parties?
This is where I seek your advice… This weekend we are hosting a farewell party for our Danish daughter/ foreign exchange student. So here’s my question for you… Should we plan organized games? Which ones? Or should we just set up a volleyball net, set out the Bocce balls and leave it up to them…
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“Take time with your husband…” Our next Real (Experienced) Mom shares
I don’t know about you, but I am really enjoying the Real (Experienced) Moms series Thursdays right here on MomsToolbox. Although I have known all the moms quite well (so far) I have still gained new perspective from what they have shared. This week, my mother-in-law, for whom I am quite thankful, shares a few…