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Happy Families: Banana Smoothie On Demand

Recently, a milkshake habit developed in my house.  What began as an occasional sweet treat soon grew into an every evening request.  For a few weeks, every night the kids were requesting either a vanilla or banana milkshake for a snack.  After a while of milkshake making, it occurred to me that this is probably […]

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Listen Quick, Speak and Anger Slow

But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. James 1:19-20   Often while fulfilling my duties as mom, I upset my children. They are usually the most upset when I disagree with their plans to overindulge in […]

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W is for Weekends and Waffles

My kids and I don’t always agree on what they should have for breakfast.  They’d prefer Frosted Flakes or Lucky Charms while I’d prefer eggs or fruit.  Sweetened cereal is not my favorite breakfast choice for the kids but I’m not fully opposed so I offer a compromise of eggs on the side.  Some days […]

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