Author: Amy
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Meet Jill, our latest Real (Experienced) Mom
I am always touched by the stories from the women who so honestly open up their hearts to share their true stories with us on Real (Experienced) Moms. Jill’s story is no exception. Unfortunately Jill didn’t have a relationship with her own mom to model with her children. But I think her trust in the…
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The Bible in 90 Days: Recapping the events of the Old Testament
Ted Cooper, Jr., who created the Bible in 90 Days program (which this Blogging Through the Bible in 90 Days program is based on) wrote this overview of the Old Testament for Bible in 90 Days participants. It covers the reading of the Old Testament up to Week 6. (Where we are now.) I hope…
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B 90 Days Day 37: Handling difficult reading
Today’s reading: Job 8:1- Job 24:25 In lieu of a SOAP post today I thought I would chat a bit about the reading. Some of the Bible can be tough to understand and challenging to read. The stories might be confusing or just simply hard to take based on what you understand about God and…
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Using a shared journal to open teen communication
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…
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B 90 Days Week 6/ Day 36 Check in
Greetings Blogging Through the Bible in 90 Days/ Bible in 90 Days readers! If you started with us on July 2, then you are already more than 1/3 of the way there! Stick a bookmark in your Bible, turn it sideways and look at how much of His Word you have read consecutively! Pretty cool,…
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Favorite Memories Friday: Coming Soon to MomsToolbox.com
I love to reminisce. I love to get all dreamy-eyed and talk about my favorite memories… Sometimes it makes my husband a little crazy. Every time we drive near where I lived as a child, I start getting all nostalgic. I talk about eating Jelly Bellies and dots during sleepovers, getting my braces tightened, riding…
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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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Bible in 90 Days Day 32 SOAP: Don’t abandon the Lord!
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:11- 2 Chronicles 23:15 Scripture: 2 Chronicles 12:1 After Rehoboam’s position as king was established and he had become strong, he and all Israel with him abandoned the law of the Lord. Observation: Once everything was going well and Rehoboam was established, he forgot what got him there and from where…
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Welcome to MomsToolbox.com and BlogHop 2010!
Hi there! Today Robin at Pensieve is hosting BlogHop 2010 to help bloggers (and blog readers) meet and greet. If you have come by why of the BlogHop today, welcome to MomsToolbox! And if you are a regular around here, I hope you don’t mind the quick tour. Back when I launched MomsToolbox I had…
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Shaving Cream + Toddler or Preschooler= More shower time for mom
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…
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Bible in 90 Days Day 31 SOAP: Acknowledge and serve Him wholeheartedly
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 24:1- 2 Chronicles 7:10 Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9 “And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with a wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be…
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B 90 Days Day 30 SOAP
Today’s Reading: 1 Chronicles 10:1- 1 Chronicles 23:32 Wow! Here we are at Day 30 in reading the entire Bible in 90 days! If you are on track, that means that you are 1/3 of the way through the Bible! How does that feel? If you are far behind, why don’t you set a goal…
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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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B 90 Days Week 5/ Day 29 Check In
Just a warning: There will be some tough love in this post. But it’s really in here for your own good. Or for your fellow readers’ good. And I do love you just the same whether you finish with us in October or not. Okay, here goes: I feel compelled to ask the question: How…