Pros & Cons to Having Children Close in Age

Pros & Cons to Having Children Close in Age

{Post by Lauren} My sister and I are 22 months apart in age. She was my built in best friend when we were growing up. My mother having children close in age was a benefit. Sure there were times, especially in high school, when we drove each other nuts. But overall it has been such a blessing to...

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Spring Break Travel Tips

Spring Break Travel Tips

Many of us have been cooped up indoors for a few months now and the itch to escape the cold is growing strong.  I interviewed Ann Valley with Bayside Travel in Bayside, Wisconsin for tips on planning a vacation with your family. Her tips will help with Spring Break travel with the kids. We...

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The Horrible News of this World

The Horrible News of this World

{Post by Lisa} Today another shooting and the killer is still on the run. The horrible news of this world is so scary that I am literally shaking from the inside out and my mind is filled with vain imaginations. Anxiousness gets the best of me and my head fills up with worry that something bad...

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One Item Activity: Bubbles

One Item Activity: Bubbles

Looking back on the video in this post makes me miss the simple days. As the mom of one, I felt like I was managing life pretty well. Clothes were folded and put away, dinner was made and ready to eat by 5 o'clock, and I had so much one-on-one time to spend with my toddler-my only child. That is...

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Heart Butterfly Craft

Heart Butterfly Craft

Today we made such an adorable butterfly craft! It could be cute for Valentine's Day, birthday cards for a loved one or a cute gift for Mother's Day too. I love these little butterflies so much, I have them up on our fireplace mantel to stare at every night. It's just so fun to see my little kids...

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