Category: Home and Family

  • Blasting Away Boredom in Houston: Miller Outdoor Theatre

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    Fourth in the Blast Away Boredom summer-long series on MomsToolbox.com. Check back every Monday through Thursday for ideas to have more fun all summer long. Need more ideas? Try this one to get you set for anytime boredom sets in… On with today’s idea… Check out the Miller Outdoor Theatre schedule for lots of wonderful…

  • Blasting away Boredom with a calendar

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    Third in the Blast Away Boredom summer-long series on MomsToolbox.com. Check back every Monday through Thursday for ideas to have more fun all summer long. Need more ideas? Try this one to get you set for anytime boredom sets in… On with today’s idea… A Big Calendar This summer I created large calendar pages just…

  • Blasting Away Boredom in Houston: The Riddle of the Rainbow

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    Second  in the Blast Away Boredom summer-long series on MomsToolbox.com. Check back every Monday through Thursday for ideas to have more fun all summer long. Need more ideas? Try this one to get you set for anytime boredom sets in… On with today’s idea… The Riddle of the Rainbow, written by Jeanette Clift George and…

  • Blast away Boredom with MomsToolbox!

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    Summer is filled with lots of free time. And all that free time can be heavenly… until your children get bored and you get tired of coming up with new ideas. What’s a mom to do? This is where I hope to come in: It is my plan to help you blast away boredom this…

  • Finding a blogging balance (some link love)

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    My sister in law is an amazing woman. I am so thankful that my brother and she were married 16 years ago. And I am thankful that they stuck it out when things got tough. But I am digressing already… The reason I mention her today is that she just posted an excellent piece on…

  • Our family is about to grow…

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    No, stop. I am not pregnant (at least I don’t think I am). We are simply planning to open our home to a Danish teenager we have known for quite some time later this summer. Her dad and my husband were soccer teammates in high school before her dad fell madly in love with a…

  • Earth Day recycled giveaway: Ranger Rick

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    Since it is Earth Day I thought I’d host a real recycling-type of giveaway: 8 already-loved, but still in excellent condition, issues of Ranger Rick, the National Wildlife Federation’s magazine for children. Instead of something new, I’m keeping these perfectly good magazines from going to waste and sharing some love with your family. Nope, this…

  • Recipes from a delightful ladies’ lunch

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    A few days before Easter I was invited to a luncheon with some pretty spectacular ladies. Our hostess made this adorable edible bunny dip with a bread bowl, rolls, veggies and some spinach dip: It was too cute to just keep for ourselves. I had to share! And look at her centerpiece for just one…

  • What do YOU take to the hospital?

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    My sister-in-law, The Happy Housewife, is about to have baby number 7 and she is looking for guidance on what to pack in her hospital bag. You’d think she might know by NOW! Seeing as this is Baby Number SEVEN, I guessed she had the basics down and suggested chocolate. I like to take a…

  • Wisdom of mentor moms shared!

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    This morning I, and many other moms at the church I attend, was blessed by the wisdom of some more experienced mentor moms. These women have served our Mom to Mom Bible study in so many ways and this morning they opened their hearts to us and shared some of their Christian parenting insight. Now…

  • Any book organizing advice out there?

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    Not too long ago I did some serious de-cluttering in my son’s room. It resulted in his room looking fantastic, but my central bookshelves becoming quite a big mess. I have books on all sorts of levels and kids of three different ages. So here’s my question for all you organizing reading types: What’s the…

  • Long overdue de-clutter for my 7 year-old

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    Not too long ago I hosted a party with a bunch of sweet three-year-old princesses and their siblings. I think they all had a fantastic time… but they also used some of their magic powers to destroy my seven-year-old’s bedroom. He was not so impressed. And I couldn’t really blame him. So, at bedtime, we…

  • Princess castle cake and tiara cake!

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    My daughter celebrated her third birthday this weekend and, after hearing about my sister-in-law’s experience in making a few cakes just before me, I was able to learn a new secret for cake-decorating success: straws! Using straws, a few other things, and a little help from my 3 children, I was able to present these…

  • Getting ready to be Cupid

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    Before I officially begin this post, I need to ask my neighbors to leave. Sorry guys.  I just don’t want to ruin it for you. Are you gone? Okay, now that it’s just us, and you don’t live in my neighborhood, I have to share what’s brewing at the 144 house: This morning on the…

  • Day 25: Christmas Day!

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    Wow! Today is the day we celebrate our Savior’s birth as a baby on this earth! Here’s your assignment for today: At the end of the day, sit back and reflect on your Advent season. What new blessings did you enjoy this year?   Thank you for spending this advent season with me. I hope it…