Weekly Reads + Reading Out Loud to Kids {5/13/13}

May 13, 2013
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I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I still didn’t pick up my Kindle last week, but my reading list is growing at an alarming rate, so I’m looking forward to diving back in (hopefully) this week! Head here to see Katie’s post for this week. We also want to know what you’re reading! Add [...]

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Beauty & Fashion for Moms eBook Collection for $7.40! {BundleoftheWeek.com}

May 13, 2013
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Beauty is more than skin deep, and this week’s bundle is designed to help you feel beautiful from the inside out! Discover the secrets to jump starting your energy, inspiration to get your weight under control, and beauty and fashion tips to help you prioritize yourself even as you juggle your busy life — all [...]

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The Importance of Playtime for a Mom’s Soul

May 9, 2013
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The following is a guest post from Elizabeth of Seasons with Soul: Sparkly Sparkly Crazy Hair is famous in our family. A My Little Pony who sells ice cream sundaes for $50 a pop, she also has a perennial bad attitude. And, if you argue with her, the price just skyrockets. We’re not sure how [...]

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DIY for Kids: Make a Pillowcase Laundry Sack

May 8, 2013
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The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: We’re going through a big remodel and pretty much every part of our house is a big mess. Add that to the fact that we are never home, and we are still adjusting to having three kids, and you can understand why life is a bit [...]

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Giveaway: New Mom Gift Basket from The Baby Companion

May 7, 2013
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This giveaway is now closed! The winner is sam (samnkids@…)! A couple of weeks ago I told you about The Baby Companion, a first-year baby guide for women of faith who want to treasure those first months and experience God’s presence in the midst of the journey; this week we’ve got a fun giveaway for [...]

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6 Ways to Arrive Home More Relaxed

May 7, 2013
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The following post is from Jennifer, a lifelong educator: When you haven’t seen your kids all day, it’s important to arrive home in a good mood so you can more easily reconnect with your family. The way you feel when you walk in the door can help you set a positive tone that carries into the evening, thus [...]

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Weekly Reads + Audiobooks for Kids & Adults {5/6/13}

May 6, 2013
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We’ve been blessed to be surrounded by family and friends on this vacation, so I just haven’t read much of anything since we’ve been down here — a little more of The Screwtape Letters and a bit from Raising Digital Families for Dummies, but that’s about it. I’m afraid my goal of 100 books for [...]

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6 Steps to a Mix and Match Wardrobe

May 2, 2013

The following is a guest post Trina of TrinaHolden.com: Have you ever looked into a closet full of clothes and cried, “But I have nothing to wear!” I have. I used to spend hours rifling through my clothes, frustrated to the point of tears, struggling to understand my inability to create an outfit with so many [...]

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