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  • Taking a Spring Break from the internet

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    My children are on spring break this week. My plan is to unplug from the internet for the week and plug into my family completely instead.  I will be continue reading my Bible each day and I have at least one guest SOAP lined up, but I will not be posting myself each day. The…

  • Real (Life) Request

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    He there, my cyber-friends. I’m having a rough morning. Would you please lift me up in prayer? I’m sorry to be so mysterious. Although I write about a lot of deep stuff, I’m still pretty private, too. So… please forgive me for not sharing more, but He knows. And I think He is telling me…

  • Marriage Tool Tuesday: Coming Soon!

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    Late-breaking news: Michael Smalley has just agreed to contribute to this new weekly feature, sharing his expert advice!I am so excited! (And hoping to wrangle Amy in, too!) Now on with the story… In the next few weeks I’ll be launching a new twice-a-month feature here on MomsToolbox to help you grow your marriages in…

  • Go Cupid-ing and share some love!

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    As it gets closer to Halloween in our neighborhood, “Boo” signs start showing up as we share sweet, fun treats with our neighbors in a somewhat-secret type of way. Last year near Valentine’s Day my kids and I decided to create something similar for Valentine’s Day. We came up with what we thought was a…

  • Bible in 90 Days: King Chart

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    I’m attaching a kings of the divided kingdom chart for you to download, print and keep close by as you read through 1 and 2 Kings. By charting all of the kings, it might make it easier for you to follow what is happening through all of the reading. I hope your reading is going…

  • Let’s rally behind one of our Bible in 90 Days readers…

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    Guest Post by Katie Hostetter at Frugal Femina If you follow me on Twitter, you know exactly what the word “mamavation” means, because I have been eating, sleeping, and breathing it since I applied on January 1st. I am fortunate to have some followers left! :-) Basically, it’s a 7-week boot camp to help 2…

  • What’cha wearing to Blissdom?

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    Alright all you Blissdom attenders-to-be: Are you ready to have fun at Blissdom in a few short weeks? You’ve clearned your calendar, bought your ticket, picked your sessions, booked your room and even looked into what parties you might want to attend. So… What’cha wearing? I want a sneak peak. Go back through that closet,…

  • An apology about a little (okay, big) Junk Mail folder

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    Tonight I sent myself an email that I didn’t receive. Or at least I didn’t think I received it. It wasn’t in my In box. It was Lost In Space….. or not. Yep. You know where this is going…. The email ended up in my Junk Mail folder. And that would be a Junk Mail…

  • SOAP: Making my calling and election sure

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    Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10-11 10Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, 11and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Observation: Grow in faith and knowledge and in…

  • London Adventures for Grown-ups

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    Some friends of mine are heading out to London very soon and I am so very excited for them. I know they are bound to have a magical time! Although we were there with our children and they will there without theirs, I think I might have a few ideas for them: London Eye I…

  • Why travel?

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    There are so many arguments out there as to why families shouldn’t travel: There is too much gear to lug around. Kids get tired and cranky. There aren’t enough kid-friendly places. And, the argument I hear the most often: My younger ones won’t remember it anyway. Travel with your kids can be worthwhile and filled…

  • Blast away Boredom with a Lemonade Stand

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    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… Host a Lemonade Stand Host an old-fashioned lemonade stand today. Mix up some lemonade, pop some popcorn and see what sells.…

  • 12 inches of hair to make someone else’s life more beautiful

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    Today I had two ponytails, each 12 inches long, cut off to donate to Beautiful Lengths, an organization that uses ponytails at least eight inches in length to make wigs that are distributed free of cost to women battling cancer. I had heard a lot about Locks of Love in the past, but opted to…

  • Free Fun Fridays

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    Happy Friday! Today I am honored to be guest posting the Free Fun Friday feature on Run the Earth, Watch the Sky about our family’s Boredom Blaster Jar. Click on over and take a look. I think you’ll enjoy Kristi’s blog, too.  She shares about some excellent Biblical insight, as well as tons of things…

  • First Time Mom Winner

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    Thank you so much to everyone who submitted a first time mom story last week. I really enjoyed reading all of them  and learning about your experiences. Each story had something special that made me really think, and I like that. For me, the account was a little tough to write, so I especially appreciate…