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Snow Day Panic
Sometimes when people move to the south they say, “I don’t know why you guys freak out when it snows.” Here’s the guide on how to panic when it snows, Southern Style. Phase 1 of Panic: I throw my kids in the van and race other moms to the grocery store’s bread aisle. Nothing […]
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So You’re Thinking about Raising Chickens…
By: Kendra Hoffbauer Ahhh chickens! The idealist and romantic in me envisions beautiful coops, rolling pastures, and the only alarm clock I need is a handsome rooster announcing to the world it is another enchanted day. Well, as a small family farm that does indeed raise chickens I can tell you that our coop is […]
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Down 25 Pounds and It Started With My Keto Coffee
To say I like my coffee in the morning is an understatement. But it’s probably more accurate to say I like my coffee creamer in the morning. By the time I’ve finished doctoring my coffee, it’s mostly a dessert. When I realized I would have to change my coffee habits to maintain my “modified keto […]
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Durham, NC Vacation Guide (with Small Kids)
By: Lyndsay Crews Recently, my husband traveled to Durham, NC for business. On a wild hair, my 4 children (6,4,3, and 22 months) and I went with him. We spent two nights and three days there and most of that time was spent by ourselves without my husband. Here is what I learned: Food Bull […]
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7 Tips for a Streak-Free Sunless Tan
When going to the beach or pool, we would all love a flawless natural looking tan. My friend Sara has it and shares some tips on how to use Sunless Tanner without streaking or turning orange. Here they are: By: Sara R. 1) Type of lotion matters- you may need to experiment a little here before […]
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Cheap and Easy Kid Summer Bucket List Idea
By: Lyndsay Crews School’s out for summer and I’m always looking for cheap ideas to keep kids busy! In this DIY project, the kids come up with the summer ‘fun to-do’ list themselves and place it in a bucket. Items Needed: Giant craft sticks Bucket Step 1: Hand out the giant craft sticks to each […]
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3 Easy Ways Preschoolers Can Serve Others
By: Lyndsay Crews Here are 3 easy ways my preschoolers serve other people without me losing my sanity: 1. Our kids help cook and deliver a meal to someone by literally walking up to the door with the Tupperware. 2. Make a picture or card for our grandparents, family, or neighbors just because. […]
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3 Ways to Talk About God Daily with Your Preschooler
By: Lyndsay Crews Didn’t have time today for a family devotion? Here are three ways to incorporate God into our daily tasks as moms with preschoolers. Car Time: Turn off phone, radio, and DVD player. As you drive by things, say something like, “I see a tree. Thank you God for trees.” (sun, dogs, rain, etc.) […]
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Free, Easy Outdoor Activity for Young Kids – the DIY Obstacle Course
By: Lyndsay Crews Warmer weather is coming which means I’m looking for outdoor summer activities to do with my preschoolers. Yep, it’s time to make your driveway into an obstacle course. For my preschoolers, I’ve found that it’s about 3 minutes of drawing, followed by about 30 minutes of sitting in the shade sipping on […]
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Same Here Sisterfriend Book Giveaway
Hey ya’ll. My friend Holly wrote a book…well, she and a bunch of other mommas. If you enjoy reading funny short stories about mom life, this book nailed it. You’ll get a dose of laughter and a dose of honesty. You can order it from Amazon or Barnes & Noble…or if you get it from […]
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