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Reflections of Motherhood – What Would You Say?

If you could go back to right before you had your first child, what would you say to yourself? Beautiful. What would you say? Thanks to Scott Stratten from Unmarketing and Alison Kramer from Nummies for this amazing look at motherhood.

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A Summer Weekend

It was a beautiful weekend here in Central IL – so we headed to Washington Park for a little lunch and playtime. Good thing we brought lots of cereal and bread, the ducks were especially hungry today. We brought some old cookies, but they didn’t want them.  I didn’t know ducks were that picky. Weird! [...]

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Good Bye Germs – Hello Fresh Air

I’ve had our windows open all day today. The weather is perfect for it. There’s a nice breeze and it’s very mild out. I love to  get the windows open and air out the house. We’ve had the house all closed up lately and the a/c working overtime with the 100 degree temps. It seems [...]

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Spending Time Together & Apart

Hi everyone! It’s a Monday – I’m not really fond of them.  If you remember, Mondays are usually chaos and temper tantrums in my house. But, I did have a good weekend! We took the kids bike riding at the park on Saturday in the heat of the day.  They loved it, but it sure [...]

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Staying Cool In The August Heat

It is hot out.  Really, really hot out! The other night when I left church, this is the shot I got from inside my car.  101 degrees at 7:50pm!  That is just crazy! We’ve all been cooped up inside because you can hardly breathe when you go out with all the humidity. This week we’ve [...]

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Last Days Of Summer

The last days of Summer are upon us. OK…so, it’s just August 1st, but it still feels like Summer is coming to an end.  Once August hits, the Back to School sales start, school supply lists are out, and some of our kids are heading back to school already. I am happy to say that [...]

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Project Home Organization: A Playroom Makeover On A Budget

Here it is!  My favorite room in the house – so far.  Our playroom makeover is complete and has been played in many times already. For under $1000, I was able to totally transform a dark, cluttered room in our home to a bright and cheery playroom that is kid and adult friendly on a [...]

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Our Independence Day View

Happy 4th of July everyone! We’re  on vacation and enjoying the view from our cottage on the lake.  The weather is perfect and the kids are having a blast! (as is their parents!) I hope you all have a wonderful day with your  families and friends!

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Planning A Trip With Kids

Our vacation hasn’t started, but I believe my mind is already there. Planning for a trip is a lot of work and I don’t have time for silly tasks such as cooking, laundry and dishes. Today, Brian gave the kids their new little fishing poles to take with us.  Neither of them have been fishing [...]

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American Legion Homecoming This Weekend in Chatham, IL

Looking for something fun and local to do with your family this weekend, June 24 – 26?  Why not check out the American Legion Homecoming in Chatham, IL?! A hometown tradition started 63 years ago as a way to pay tribute to the American soldiers who were returning home from being overseas, this picnic-type festival [...]

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