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Family
Family is where we find love and learn many of life's lessons. Nurturing each family member at every age and stage is what we will explore in this section


Six P's of Preparedness
Build a home emergency kit.   It is storm season in the mid-west and experts recommend assembling an easily accessible kit that you can...
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Apr 91 min read
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Love Notes
Recently Mark and I moved into our new home in Bloomington, Minnesota. Since we had owned the home and been in transition for a few...
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Jan 281 min read
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5 Ways to be a Great Gift Giver
Holiday shopping and gift-giving are hallmarks of the season for many of us. But that’s not to say the tradition doesn’t come without its...
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Nov 22, 20242 min read
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Raising Readers
Do you have kids who are reluctant readers? Are you wondering what to do to help nurture your child’s reading skills and love of books?...
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May 23, 20242 min read
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Play Dough
Homemade Play dough is economical, fun to make, and fun to play with! One batch of this homemade play dough makes a large amount, about...
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May 21, 20241 min read
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Talking with Teens
Three Great Questions for Parents of Teens One of my absolute favorite parts about being a Mom of teenagers was the wonderful...
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May 15, 20241 min read
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Cozy Winter Stories
Cozy Up Under a Blanket and Enjoy These Special Winter Stories The first snow of the season always brings a desire to wrap up in a cozy...
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Nov 15, 20232 min read
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Remedy for the Morning Rush
Do those back to school mornings get a little hectic at your house? One of the best ways to prevent hectic mornings is to plan and...
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Jul 20, 20232 min read
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Heroes Worth Knowing
As my Mother-In-Law, Carol Sands Lillehaugen used to say, “If you learn to love to read, you will never be lonely. You always have a good...
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Jul 10, 20232 min read
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