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A happy family life is achievable! These are a few of my favorite things that promote greater happiness each day: practicing gratitude, relying on the Lord, choosing to learn, breathing through hard times, honoring my values, and protecting my resources. Family life is fraught with challenges. Where the definition of stress is encountering demands greater … Read more
I was so inspired by the essay my 10 year old son wrote at school for his 2024 Word of the Year. I asked him if I could share it here. The following paragraphs are his exact words. My Word For 2024: Improve My word for 2024 is improve . I chose it because I … Read more
I was gathering ideas from the kiddos on what they would like included in the Christmas Eve Program this year when my 9-year-old daughter chirped, “A Puppet Show!” At first I chuckled, thinking that sounded cute (and kind of hard), but then I remembered that last year we were given this adorable handmade set of … Read more
Pair this with that to elevate your next Costco run. Aidell’s Pineapple and Bacon Smoked Chicken Sausage with Wildbrine Raw Organic Saurkraut A lot of bratwursts and hot dogs I don’t eat often, but Aidell’s Sausages are a healthier option that is way better than the other kinds anyway. The pineapple and bacon flavor is soo … Read more