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Superheroes in our midst

Superheroes in our midst

Superheroes go about in plain clothes, blending into the crowd. Often we know them, but their familiarity blocks our seeing their superhero qualities. I caught glimpses of these superheroes in action when a giant tree fell on my brother’s house, when I broke some bones, and when I blogged about my struggles with sadness. The…

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Wedding changes contribute to expense

Wedding changes contribute to expense

This spring, I read in my local newspaper about how fewer people are getting married. One of the reasons mentioned for the decline was expense. Wedding changes in the last few generations may have contributed to the expenses incurred. According to Forbes, the average wedding in 2024 is $33,000! That’s insane. I agree with a…

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Breastfeeding saves money

Breastfeeding saves money

Expenses add up with a new baby, but one way to save money is to breastfeed your baby. Breastfeeding saves money, but it also provides other benefits for you and your baby. There’s no need to spend money on formula and all the bottle feeding paraphernalia. Of course, you will still want a few bottles…

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Living Unoffendable Healthier

Living Unoffendable Healthier

I recently read Unoffendable by Brant Hansen. His natural, conversational tone makes the book an easy read, though it’s full of thought-provoking material. I think I’m a nice person who tries to be kind to everyone, but since I’ve been wrestling with depression, I’ve had to take a good look inside. I learned that depression…

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Spring exploration ideas

Spring exploration ideas

Last fall, I shared with you 13 things kids could find on a nature hike. Now that warmer temperatures are here, I want to share more ideas with you and your children about fun, spring exploration ideas. My children and I enjoyed the following activities, and I hope you will with your family, as well.…

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How to make your own flashcards

How to make your own flashcards

I know flashcards don’t have to be expensive, but it can be fun to make them yourself and/or with your children’s help. I made alphabet and number flashcards, one through 12, for my preschoolers. They weren’t fancy, but they did the job. Here is how I made my own flashcards: First, decide what paper you…

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