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Joyful Womanhood

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September 1, 2010

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I laughed when a reader commented about my OCD tendencies. She was speaking in reference [...]

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Counting My Blessings Once Again

September 1, 2010

I’m stunned that these children are all mine. There once was a time when we only thought we’d have one child. And here we are with six, pretty darn cute little babes.
When I get frustrated with fussy toddlers, insistent preschoolers, angry little boys, and angry little big boys, I’m reminded.
I’m so blessed that they are [...]

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To Be More Joyful: Encourage Others

August 29, 2010

This is a continuing series about ways in which we can become more joyful. If you missed previous posts or find that you’re still too crabby, go back to the beginning of 14 Ways to Be More Joyful.
This past week as my kids and I hit a few bumps in the road as [...]

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Back to School Traditions

August 22, 2010

It’s hard to say goodbye to the lazy days of summer. I, for one, prefer not to have obligations and schoolwork to do. My kids would agree.
However, we can soften this change of seasons by creating and maintaining traditions that our families enjoy and look forward to. At our house, that means apple pie for [...]

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A Reminder for Moms as School Begins

August 22, 2010

Photo Source: D Sharon Pruitt
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
As a new school year begins, we moms would do well to remember that there is a time and a place for everything. There may be some family practices, hobbies, and ways of doing things that need [...]

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Booking It: Monthly Update

August 17, 2010

How are you doing on your reading? It’s amazing that we set reading goals almost nine months ago. Where did the time go?
Today would be a great time to review what you’ve read, especially if you’re not sure how much you’ve read this year. You’ve still got a little more than three months until [...]

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To Be More Joyful: Read a Good Book

August 15, 2010

This is a continuing series about ways in which we can become more joyful. If you missed previous posts or find that you’re still too crabby, go back to the beginning of 14 Ways to Be More Joyful.
I have always been a book lover. My parents taught me to read when I was still in [...]

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Three Email Tools To Help My Life as MOM

August 11, 2010

I love mail, whether digital or real, I love receiving notes and messages via mail. A full mailbox or a little envelope with a 10+ blinking make me smile. However, I don’t like to open said mailboxes to find them full of junk. Ick.
I am not as techy as some. In fact, some of my [...]

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