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My son is a mama’s boy. He’s always been this way. Although he adores his daddy and practically worships his sister, there’s something different about the way he needs his mom. So when I caught him spraying the brand new bottle of My Pure perfume throughout the living room because he wanted it to smell like me, how could I be angry? [Read more…]

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First of all, my apologies for posting this after the blog tour ended.  I received 40 Days to a Joyful Motherhood several weeks ago, and did peruse its pages.  However, I have had a little too  much joyful motherhood going on.  The coloring never happened.  It doesn’t mean it won’t, though!  The devotional sections were more meaningful for me. [Read more…]

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My sister recently told me that she loves the tv show Switched at Birth. I haven’t seen it, but am familiar with the basic story line. Fans of the show might be interested in a similar book series called The Amish of Summer Grove by Cindy Woodsmall. In the series, two young women discover they were switched at birth. The big difference here, though, is that one girl has been raised in an Amish household!  You can imagine the culture shock, right? [Read more…]

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Getting my holiday shopping finished before Thanksgiving may seem like a lofty goal, but it’s so worth it in the end.  By getting all the gifts purchased by November, it’s easier to enjoy the holidays.  This year, one of my nieces will be receiving the Disney Art Studio.  It’s perfect for budding artists who want to keep a little bit of Disney magic at home!  [Read more…]

Disclosure: I received this Bible because I’m a Lifeway blogger. Post contains affiliate links; opinions shared are mine.

I’ve always loved experimenting with different fonts and colors. When I was a teen and had pen pals, we would trade letters decorated with our latest creations.  It was something I actively practiced and enjoyed.  When Bible Journaling became a thing, it seemed like the perfect way for me to get back into the font fun.  The artistic skills that most people pinned, though, took time.  The HCSB Illustrator’s Notetaking Bible is the answer to my Bible Journaling wishlist. [Read more…]

I am guilty of trying too hard.  That last sprinkle of salt in a soup can send it in the red zone of sodium content.  In trying to welcome a houseguest, I drive her crazy by offering every item in my cabinet.   Sometimes my outfits just have a little too much going on…going from effortless to over-the-top.  That’s how I felt about The Undoing of Saint Silvanus. Having enjoyed Beth Moore’s writing in the past, I felt sure that I would be absolutely entranced by her first novel.  While it was good, it wasn’t what I’d expect from Moore.  Her down to earth, delightful writing style just got lost in the story.  My BFF’s mom, who loaned me the book, gave it a B/C rating. I’d have to agree.

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In the chaos of October, I forgot all about early voting. I’m not sure how it slipped my mind. I saw the notices and mailers. It just never seemed to fit into my schedule. Today when I realized that I missed the early voting window, I complained about it aloud….from my couch. My daughter was curious about why I was frustrated with myself. [Read more…]

Disclosure: I received this book from Litfuse; opinions shared are mine.

In school, children are encouraged to question and investigate. Inquiry-based learning is highly touted as one of the most meaningful ways for children to engage in academic content. It makes sense, then, that Christianity should be a concept that children may explore.  In the book Cold-Case Christianity for Kids, the narrative format of the text helps the reader to imagine what it’s like to find the truth in Jesus instead of being told about it. [Read more…]

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You should have heard the squeals when my kids opened today’s package and found Farming Simulator 17 in the box. Farming Simulator is a really popular game at my house. My son especially enjoys all of the machinery on the game. It’s rated E; I always appreciate games that the whole family can enjoy.

Farming Simulator 17 is available at national retailers including GameStop, Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. [Read more…]

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Do you remember the days of sitting at the kids’ table?  I loved holidays with the family, but there were always some boring moments where we had to listen to adult conversation.  This year, seal the deal as the favorite aunt or uncle and set out some fun art studio supplies and entertainment for the kids.  Here are some ideas to get you started!

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