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Children’s Books to Read When Parents Travel

Children’s Books to Read When Parents Travel

If you missed it on Monday, I am going to Kenya in a couple weeks. Kenya! Africa! (I can't help it; that's how I hear it in my head every single time I say it.) I'll be gone for 11 days and, I have to confess, I'm getting a little stressed out about all the big and...

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The Value of Failure

The Value of Failure

I'm in the market for some flashcards. For the first time since starting school, Annalyn is struggling a bit with math. I'm grateful her teacher is constantly communicating with us and let us know she needs to work on some math facts. With a little extra effort I'm...

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Packing & Traveling with Kids (WFMW)

Packing & Traveling with Kids (WFMW)

It's not often that I find myself singing John Denver, but when flying to Colorado, I can't resist. "I'm leaving on a jet plane. Don't know when I'll be back again." Of course, I do know when I'll be back. Since Mark is picking up the girls and me at the airport, I've...

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If I Could Sit Down with You Today… (WFMW)

If I Could Sit Down with You Today… (WFMW)

You're not crazy. You're not alone. You're not failing. You can do this. You're exactly who they need. You are beautiful, smart, amazing. If I could sit down with you and tell you those things today, I would. (I'd offer you some chocolate chip cookies, too, OBVIOUSLY,...

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WFMW: Just Do One {Special} Thing

WFMW: Just Do One {Special} Thing

After being sick for pretty much an entire week, I was anxious to get up Monday and get going. I am perpetually behind on everything, and now I was basically a week more behind than before. After dropping off the girls I came home and settled in at my desk (aka, a TV...

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The Gift of Friendship {and a GIVEAWAY}

The Gift of Friendship {and a GIVEAWAY}

I think I met Dawn the weekend (in)courage was announced, at the She Speaks conference in 2009. But I'm not sure. And I don't remember which conference we first ended up as roommates. I just know that, somewhere along the way, Dawn became one of my most valued...

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