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Tales of the 144 family

Favorite Memories Friday: Roller Skating

August 27, 2010

This summer my children and I began to really enjoy roller skating together. After visiting the roller rink a few times, I even bought a pair of skates for my daughter and a pair for me so we can skate in our neighborhood together while the boys are in school.
Each time I lace up my [...]

Favorite Memories Friday: A Thrilling Birthday

August 20, 2010

Not too long ago I celebrated my birthday with my mom, my sister-in-law (whom some of you know as Toni,  The Happy Housewife), Joy of Five J’s and two other friends.
Between celebration destination number one and celebration destination number two, I apologized profusely for my lack of planning and had to stop to fill the [...]

Guest Chef Night a.k.a Cooking Lessons

August 17, 2010

Tonight we started cooking lessons at our house.
Not that I am a great chef or anything but I am a mom and I can cook some things and I think it is my job to teach my kids how to cook.
Last week I got out the calendar and decided that every Tuesday night would be [...]

Favorite Memories Friday: My beautiful bridesmaids

August 13, 2010

Today begins a new weekly feature on MomsToolbox: Favorite Memories Friday.
Here I invite you to reminisce with me as we share a favorite memory and get all warm and fuzzy about the gifts God has provided.
This week I have my wedding on my mind…
My husband and I just celebrated 11 years of wedded bliss.
I loved [...]

Preparing for a cross-cultural experience

August 12, 2010

As you read this, it is quite possible I am at the airport with my family, armed with chocolate chip cookies, greeting and welcoming the newest member of our family.
You  might have already read a bit about us hosting another foreign exchange student this year and we are all quite excited to meet her.
One of [...]

Using a shared journal to open teen communication

August 10, 2010

I have not been a parent of a teen for long and, unlike most parents, I didn’t get to  make way into it day by day. It happened in just one day. And it is about to happen again.
You see, my husband and I were foreign exchange parents last year and are about to be [...]

Peanut-Free Lunch and Snack ideas

August 6, 2010

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 links to [...]

Shaving Cream + Toddler or Preschooler= More shower time for mom

August 4, 2010

I always knew that kids love to play with shaving cream. About one year ago I realized what a lifesaver it can be in the shower… and I’m not just talking about for your legs!
When I bring my daughter into the shower with me, I get her clean first and then I squirt a bit [...]

Our family is growing again. Internationally. And I could use your teen advice!

July 30, 2010

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 into [...]

There is only a little bit of summer left

July 24, 2010

I don’t know about you, but when I’m home, I see so many things that need to get done that I end up focusing on those rather than my kids.
This week I spent more time than I would like to admit working on a few things at home and, at the end of the day, [...]

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