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Archive for the ‘Mom Thoughts’ Category
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Easy and effective 6-day Resurrection Eggs
A few years ago, I was searching for ideas to help my kids understand the meaning of Easter. They were 5 and 2 at the time. I knew the 2-year-old wouldn’t grasp too much, but the 5-year-old definitely would. I …
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Finding faith through memories
I enjoy the “Memories” app on Facebook. It’s interesting to look back and see what I’ve shared in the past. It brings back memories — many of them good and some of them not quite as good. Four years ago …
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The Great Tank Top Wars of 2015
Henceforth, 2015 shall be known as The Year of the Great Tank Top Wars. You think I jest. Perhaps I do, but only a tiny bit.
Since I gave my daughter a white, ribbed tank top to wear under an …
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Life is fast, busy, hectic and beautiful
Sometimes life goes careening by at full speed and all we can do is hang on tight. I’m in that phase right now (always?). Just yesterday I had tiny babies. Then I blinked and now I have a 5-year-old graduating …
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Well, hello, me!
Last week, I ran into someone I hadn’t seen for a little while: myself. I wasn’t Mommy. I wasn’t Wife. I was Stacey. I was professional Stacey working for a whole day on nothing but writing. Then I was after-hours …
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The precious mess of motherhood
Last week my son was in the middle of eating breakfast and decided he wanted a big hug. The little dude is the snuggliest of my children and often asks specifically for big hugs or just comes over and cuddles …
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God’s promise of gentle leading for mothers
Last Sunday while I was at church, I ended up getting a sermon within a sermon. Both messages were awesome. One came from my pastor who was continuing his series about golden calves. The other came through a verse that …
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Three lessons from “Cinderella”
This week has been spring break for my preschooler. And though she only goes to school for three hours in the afternoon, four days a week, it actually has given us some time to do some extra things with her. …
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Thoughts on messy houses and the balancing act of motherhood
I just came across a blog about how to simplify my busy life, get rid of clutter and embrace the minimalist movement. And I nearly laughed out loud. I didn’t even read the post. I knew it wasn’t for me. …