Category: Family Time
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Simple Date Night Ideas
I want to be more intentional about having regular dates with my husband. I know it is easy to get busy and not prioritize doing something together, but I also know it is essential to stay connected. Here are some tips to make spending time with your loved one a priority without breaking the bank.…
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Favorite Christmas Traditions
Christmas traditions are great to have to pass on to your kids. It is also great to make new ones together along the way. One of my favorite memories growing up was riding around in the back seat of our car and taking in all the Christmas lights. Looking at all the bright lights and…
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Two Unforgettable Getaways
A year ago, my husband and I accidentally started a tradition of staying in unique hotels to get away for our anniversary. It all started with a surprise visit to a hobbit hole. A Hobbit Hole It was a secret dream of mine to stay in a hobbit hole. I hadn’t voiced this before, except…
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Have Your Own Family Olympics
The Olympics spurs creativity in our house. When our son Alec was two, he put a swim diaper on his head, and he pretended to dive off his small step stool after watching the swimming competitions. During the Olympics in 2016, our boys came up with the idea of challenging each other to some games.…
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Keeping Track of Memorable Moments
When my oldest son was two and a half, my parents came to visit us in our house in California. Alec was very excited to see them. He was at the age where he liked to repeat everything he heard. One day during their stay, my dad had a sinus headache, and my mom was…
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Halloween Family Night Ideas
It was a dark and stormy night; eerie music was heard coming from the dining room. I gathered my courage and ventured out into the hallway, determined to finish our quest. As I boldly took one step in front of the other, I screamed when I saw a shadowy figure creeping slowly towards me… One…
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Family Time Ideas in the Great Outdoors
My family and I have tried to go on a few hikes. They have been memorable for different reasons. Two years ago I had the inspiration to go hiking. My dear husband looked online and found a place about an hour away. We all jumped in the car and headed to our destination. On our…
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The Rewards and Challenges as a Mother
Challenges As moms, we all have challenges that you have to struggle with on a day to day basis. There are times you feel overwhelmed and the big picture gets clouded by difficulties you may have as a parent. At least that is how I often felt because I have strong willed children of varying…
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