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What I’m Reading (and the Kids too) May 2017

May22017

The last few weeks, the front porch has been one of my favorite places to sit and relax. We finally purchased a new cushion for our porch swing (someone picked a hole in the old one) and now the swing is nice and cushy soft. Although there aren't any flowers in the pots, it's been fun watching a few birds build a nest in our hanging ferns - more definite signs that spring is here and the lovely … [Continue reading...]

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Don’t Forget – It’s the Last Day!

May12017

Before the day gets too crazy and gets away from you, don't forget that today is the LAST DAY to get the 2017 Ultimate Homemaking Bundle. These top-quality resources cover everything you need to make homemaking and mothering feel less stressful… quick & healthy recipes, homemaking printables, cleaning tips, sizzling date night ideas, parenting helps, and so much more. I know have … [Continue reading...]

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The FIRST Thing to Do When You Struggle Balancing Home and School

Apr302017

Recently I asked a question on Facebook of you all: What is your biggest struggle in balancing home and school? The answers ranged from "everything" to finding quality time with spouse, meal planning, and keeping our home clean. As homeschool parents, we have a lot on our plates trying to balance our homeschool time with the everyday happenings at home: meals, cleaning, shuttling kids, … [Continue reading...]

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Flash Giveaway – One Day Only!

Apr292017

You have likely seen all of the posts that I've shared this past week about the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle. BUT maybe it just isn't in the budget for you to purchase it right now - and I completely understand that!  Today I have a ONE DAY ONLY giveaway for you of theUltimate Homemaking Bundle with the eReader upgrade! I'll announce the winner both in this post and on Facebook by … [Continue reading...]

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Craft Stick Flower Pots and Painted Rock Art – Preschool and Kindergarten Community Linkup

Apr282017

Ready for another week of linking up and sharing ideas? I am so glad that you are stopping by today and can’t wait to see what you all have to share this week. Be sure to stop by our PreK & K Pinterest board to see a collection of the different posts we are pinning – including yours! Don’t forget to link up a post (or two) of yours and share what you’ve been working on with your kids! Here … [Continue reading...]

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Do You Struggle with Anger?

Apr272017

Does the above resonate with you? (It does me. A lot.) In the past I've mentioned that anger is one of the things I struggle with most in parenting. Somehow, the kiddos in this house can push every single one of my buttons in the first fifteen minutes of the day.  For real.  From the many emails I received from you all after I wrote that initial post, I know I'm not alone in … [Continue reading...]

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