red letter words :: giveaway!

Alrighty then … it’s time to lighten things up around here folks!  And I’m doing it with a fabulous giveaway of an incredible find!  Have you visited Red Letter Words?  Or better yet, do you own any of their inspiring art work?  And while I’m at it … I’d be remiss if I didn’t clue you in on their cute blog too! You can learn…

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the dark … before the morning

I mentioned yesterday I’m going through a bit of ugly right now.  And while that’s true … I believe with everything inside of me that it’s for God’s greater glory.  I believe He has prepared me for such a time as this, and I continue to trust and to rest in His loving arms. A friend sent me this song as encouragement this morning ……

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100th day of school :: chinese abacus

We recently celebrated the 100th day of school and Wynter needed to put something together using 100 items.  We’ve done the sugar cube igloo, the skittle rainbow, and the board with ten of ten random items.  But this year … I, ahem, I mean we, decided to think outside of the box.  Or actually … given our activity … I guess we stayed inside the…

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running the rapids :: book club {keep an eye on the rocks}

Have a teen?  Entering teen-dom?  Want to just plain ol’ be prepared for this unpredictably awesome time with your kids?  Then I suggest you join along in our current MODsquad Book Club pick … Running the Rapids: Guiding Teenagers Through the Turbulent Waters of Adolescence, by Dr. Kevin Leman. Today I’m discussing: R-3, Keep An Eye On The Rocks What’s normal “teenage behavior,” and what…

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