Hi Friends! I recently had the honor of writing a guest post for Storyteller Farm about the importance of having family dinner. For us, family dinner is a kind of tradition. They help to build bonds between us. You can find the post here. I hope you enjoy! 🌸 Andrea
Introduction to Summer Communication Summer communication doesn’t have to be tedious or nonexistent. Summer is a wonderful time for families and couples to unwind, enjoy the warm weather, and create lasting memories. But with all the excitement and activity, it’s easy to let communication with your spouse take a backseat. …
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Introduction Summer is a magical time for families, a season filled with sunshine, laughter, and endless opportunities to create lasting memories with our kids. However, in our digital age, the constant buzz of notifications and the lure of screens can distract us from truly engaging with our children. This summer, …
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Introduction Summer is a great time to create lasting memories with your family, but summer fun doesn’t have to break the bank. For moms looking to make the most of the season without overspending, there are plenty of low-cost activities that can bring joy, learning, and togetherness. From splashing around …
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Introduction Shared meaning impacts all facets of married life. When Jeff and I agree on the importance of prayer, how we are going to raise our kids, and our future goals, we have shared meaning. And while we have lots of shared meaning in our marriage, there are still areas …
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Yesterday vs Today Why are some days better than others? Why are some days good and some days just plain bad? Yesterday was a rough day. Though I have a head cold, that wasn’t why it was rough. I just felt out of sync all day. The day dragged and …
It’s a tough time Summer can be an extra tough time for balancing work, family, and faith. Between the kids being off from school, nice weather, possible vacations, and new schedules summer is it’s own unique challenge. While some employers are more understanding during the summer months, that’s not true …
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Planning Summer Fun At the end of each school year, I ask my sons what they want to do for the summer. I ask them (separately) what they really want to do with their time off from school. Learn more about that planning process here. Their list generally includes a …
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Right now the kids have about 3 weeks until school lets out. I don’t know about yours, but mine is READY. My college son just arrived home today and he’s exhausted. It was a rough, but good, semester. Most kids and teachers are bouncing off the walls in anticipation of …
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Wise Advice I remember several years ago my sister was talking with me about “lasts.” She commented that when our kids are little, we celebrate every first – first giggle, first tooth, first steps – you get the idea. And on and on. Even through college. But we rarely take …