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Fruitcake Cookies: Our Favorite Christmas Recipe
by Shannon mcavoy Family

Fruitcake Cookies: Our Favorite Christmas Recipe

Why does fruitcake have such a bad rap? Fruitcake has been around forever – I mean, people probably ate it in Biblical times! The history of the fruitcake can be ...
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7 Ways to Teach Children the Joys of Giving
by Rachel wojo Family

7 Ways to Teach Children the Joys of Giving

The Christmas season is a great time of year to help children learn about the joys of giving and the importance of reaching out to others in their time of ...
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Helping Children Appreciate God's Creation: 5 Simple Ideas
by Traci little Family

Helping Children Appreciate God's Creation: 5 Simple Ideas

In the every day busy moments of our life, we can begin to lose our appreciation and wonder of God’s creation. We can grow desensitized to the details of life ...
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Christmas Manger Craft for Kids
by Angie knutson Family

Christmas Manger Craft for Kids

Recently, I was chatting with my five-year-old about the upcoming holiday and had one of those “crawl under the table and hide because I’m so embarrassed” moments.You know those moments ...
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Top 13 Christian Parenting Books of 2013
by Sami cone Family

Top 13 Christian Parenting Books of 2013

Every December, I like to take a look back at the year that has been, as well as reflect on what I hope is to come.What does that mean exactly?I ...
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Changing Your Black Friday Focus
by Shannon mcavoy Family

Changing Your Black Friday Focus

Our family has never really been a fan of or participated in Black Friday sales and events.We typically choose to take time to be with each other as it’s one ...
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Making Kitchen Memories: 5 Free Thanksgiving Recipes from Grandmas
by Faye porter Family

Making Kitchen Memories: 5 Free Thanksgiving Recipes from Grandmas

Thanksgiving is tomorrow! If you are looking for some last-minute recipe ideas, we’re thrilled to give you our exclusive free download of 5 Free Thanksgiving Recipes from Faye Porter’s book, ...
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Turkey is NOT for Thanksgiving
by Winter harris Family

Turkey is NOT for Thanksgiving

For some people, there is nothing that strikes fear into the heart faster than the thought of having to cook Thanksgiving dinner for the in-laws! I fear a few things, ...
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You Can Help on National Adoption Day
by Meghan tucker Family

You Can Help on National Adoption Day

National Adoption Day. It sounds like a great thing, but what is it?Wikipedia defines it this way: “A number of courts and communities in the U.S. come together to finalize ...
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Making the Most of Carpool Conversations for Faith Talks with Your Kids
by Erin mohring Family

Making the Most of Carpool Conversations for Faith Talks with Your Kids

I learned early on as a parent that when they’re not picking on one another or wondering how soon we’ll get where we’re going, children are a captive audience while ...
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13 Ways Kids Can Do Good
by Tara ziegmont Family

13 Ways Kids Can Do Good

My very best friend is paranoid that her children will grow up to be spoiled, entitled adults. I think all parents worry about this to some degree (especially in America), ...
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National Philanthropy Day: The Power of Volunteering
by Jennifer price Family

National Philanthropy Day: The Power of Volunteering

As someone who works in the non-profit arena and volunteers for a living, I love that we have National Philanthropy Day today, November 15. This is a whole day set ...
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Kids Need Parents with Boundaries
by Dr henry cloud Family

Kids Need Parents with Boundaries

“Problem kids” don’t evolve in a vacuum. Every problem child generally has a problem context, and kids with healthy limits don’t grow out of thin air. Although by nature we ...
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Picking Out Her First “Big Girl” Bible
by Emily elling Family

Picking Out Her First “Big Girl” Bible

My eldest daughter, Piper, is turning nine this month. Her birthday wish list is pretty typical for girls her age – things like a new backpack, some headbands, a board ...
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It is Good to Give Thanks
by Kimberly amici Family

It is Good to Give Thanks

It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night. – Psalm 92:1-2It’s ...
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Veterans Day for Kids: What Does Veterans Day Mean to Your Child?
by Angie knutson Family

Veterans Day for Kids: What Does Veterans Day Mean to Your Child?

A few weeks back, my husband and I took a trip to Savannah, Georgia. We are lovers of American history and we visited a cemetery there that played a part ...
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