Way back when we were in middle and high school, Eric and I both loved a lunch that was named Texas Straw Hat (for some unknown reason). It was our school’s version of a taco salad. Since that was the only place that we ate taco salads, we just kind of assumed that’s what a [...]
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4 Easy Ways to be a Fitter Family “As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live” ~ Pope John Paul II As homeschooling families we have the opportunity to gently turn our children’s minds and hearts toward God, as well as towards other good [...]
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Would you be shocked if I told you that summer is my least favorite time of year? Now, don’t get me wrong. I love camping with my family nestled among the towering evergreens of the Cascades, or dipping my hot pink pedicured toes into the vast Pacific Ocean as its waves lull me into a [...]
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To do lists? Chores? Projects? Errands to run? It’s no wonder we mothers sometimes feel like we’re staring down a never ending line of plates to juggle. In taking care of everyone else, mothers sometimes get left at the end of the rope, feeling run down and often, let down. Expending all of our energy [...]
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Since November 2009, I have lost over 70 pounds. I’ve got 25 to go – which is proving much more difficult than the first 70, but that’s another post for another day – but I still feel like I’ve been very successful reaching my goals. People often want to know how I’ve lost the weight [...]
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Do you struggle with feeding your children the very best? Have picky eaters at home? Try some of these tips on for size! 1. Lead By Actions, Not Words You can’t expect your child to eat like a dream if you’re constantly drinking coffee for breakfast, never stopping for lunch, and grabbing McDonald’s on the [...]
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