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“I’m dancing right now!!!” This was the text message I received from Scott, my husband, when I informed him of the plan to make zucchini relish with my mom last fall. He’s my mother’s biggest relish fan, the one who can hardly eat a bratwurst or hot dog without the sticky condiment dripping out each end…

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Letting Go… Teenagers

Letting go has to be one of the most difficult things a mom has to do. It’s so much easier to hold on, to keep the child close. I liken it to ripping a Band-Aid off S-L-O-W-L-Y. This was not always the case. My first teaching position was in kindergarten. I was unmarried and childless…

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Top 10 Tips for Stressed Out Moms

Spring should be a time of quiet renewal, a reawakening after a long winter. The weather is beautiful, birds are singing, daffodils are blooming. Sounds peaceful, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, May has become BUSY with the ending of school year events, summer activities beginning early, and sport team practices moving into high gear. Throw in a…

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Unintentionally Inspired by Mom

To continue All About Mom month, it is my pleasure to introduce guest blogger, Erin MacPherson, my friend and the author of The Christian Mama’s Guide series. I was honored to endorse, The Christian Mama’s Guide to the School Years. xoBecky P.S. Enter to win the four book series! Details are listed below. Unintentionally Inspired by Mom by…

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MOM is the Best Title of All

This month it’s All About Mom! The mothers in our lives, biological, step, adoptive, foster, grand, in-law, godmothers, and second mothers are all celebrated on May 12th, Mother’s Day. I have to say, MOM is my all time favorite title. It’s simple, sweet, and I share it with millions of other women. I wouldn’t trade it for the…

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Back to School Transition Tips for Parents

Kids aren’t the only ones who experience angst when the school year begins. The transition can be challenging for parents too. Lori and I hope these tips will help you ease into the school year, smoothly and peacefully. If you cannot access the vlog, you may go directly to YouTube to view the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfohbgNBKOQ&feature=plcp

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Stiches and Staples

The past two weeks have been a mixture of fear and faith, pain and healing. It began with eye muscle surgery, carefully planned between family commitments and parenting classes. The procedure went well. My eye surgeon was amazing, praying with me on his knees prior to the surgery relieving my fear and apprehension. And I…

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