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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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SOAP: True knowledge brings blessings
Scripture: Proverbs 3:13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, Observation: True blessings come from wisdom, understanding and knowledge. Application: Many people might say that knowledge is power. I think the Lord might be saying true knowledge brings blessings. I think I’d rather have the blessings! Prayer: Lord, 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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My “Don’t forget to pack” bag
I use a routine pre-packing list before almost every trip, but with each vacation there will also be things to pack in addition to that list. Here’s a quick video showing how I keep from forgetting anything that comes to mind: This post is linked to Smockity Frocks’ Tutorial Tuesday.
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Packing hanging clothes using packing folders
I use packing folders made by Eagle Creek to pack most of our clothes when we travel. They help me to keep wrinkles at bay and also keep the clothes organized in my suitcase so I can find what I am looking for easily. I use them for packing folded clothes as the product is…
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Where have you been?
Wanna tell us about it? As we swing into summer, many of us are putting last-minute touches on travel plans and some of us are just coming up with new ideas. And what better way to make a family trip even better than by chatting about it with other moms and learning about their experiences?!…
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A quick check-in
I feel as though I’ve been away from MomsToolbox for so long and it has only been a few days. I’m sorry I haven’t posted any SOAP since Saturday before the ride. I am hoping to be back on track tomorrow morning. I have been reading, just not getting up in time to also post…
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Partying with the Ultimate Blog Party…
Hi Ultimate Blog Partiers… I am so glad you could swing by! I’m your hostess, Amy, and I love traveling… with my kids, with my husband and sometimes even by myself (that last one doesn’t happen too often!). My husband and I have three young children, now four, six and eight years old and one…
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What would you like to know about family travel?
Moms Travel Tales as headed for television.. and I would love your help! Back in my pre-mom days, when I was living in a hip loft downtown, flinging myself off bridges in New Zealand, zipping off to Scotland for a long weekend to celebrate the millennium new year and driving a super-fun red convertible, I…
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Proverbs SOAP: Accept instruction and be wiser
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 9:9 Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. Observation: Those who are wise and righteous will benefit from instruction. Application: Typically I would see this scripture, hop into mom/ helper mode and feel…
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Welcome, 2010 Ultimate Blog Partiers!
Wow! I can barely believe it has already been a year since last year’s Ultimate Blog Party… but isn’t that how it always is? Time sure flies! I’m glad you’re back…. as a regular reader, 2010 Ultimate Blog Partier or guest that just happened to drop by today. As you can see in my “About”…
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Bible in 90 Days: Sign up for the July 2010 edition!
Reading and Blogging thru the Bible in 90 Days with so many of you this year has been an awe-inspiring experience. It has been amazing to see God moving in so many lives. And so how can I not host another Blogging Thru the Bible in 90 Days experience? Our next group will begin Monday,…
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Blogging Through Proverbs Together
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… I really enjoyed Blogging Thru the Bible in 90 Days with so many of you. Thank you for joining me on the adventure. For April I am blogging through the Proverbs using the SOAP method, one chapter a day, and have been delighted to see many of you joining…
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Human Trafficking… educate yourself and your family
You may have noticed the red “Redeemed” image to the right of my sidebar lately. It’s a link to a series of articles my bloggy friend Kristi Stephens is running in conjunction with Women at Risk, International to educate all of us on human trafficking. I’ve been reading her posts and, to be honest, quite…
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A glimpse of my Spring Break from the internet…
For more about it, you can follow my journey on Mom’sTravelTales… This post is linked to Wordless Wednesday at 5 Minutes for Mom.