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Doing Less
Since Valor (or Nate, we’re still in talks about what we’re calling him) was born I’ve been re-learning the lesson of priorities. Nathaniel Valor (3 months) With Valor’s birth, our family took a break...
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Managing Traditional Cooking, Squabbles, Tantrums, Mother’s Helpers and...
Today the 4 Moms of 35+ Kids (the official total is currently 37) are answering reader questions, plus I’m adding some random photos. Sara asked, “I know you have taken some of the GNOWFGLINS ecourses,...
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Q & A: Toddlers in Worship, Sick Friends, Homeschooling with Baby, and...
I’m answering more of your FB questions today. Kelsey wondered, How do you teach your young toddlers (one year olds) to behave during family worship time? Any pointers? I love these questions because...
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The Week of Chocolate Milk and Other Miscellany
The week of chocolate milk, I’m pretty sure that is what this week will be called in our family’s history. Amber (16) and Kaitlin (14) left early Saturday morning for a week long cruise in the...
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Quick and Easy Holiday Crafts: 4 Moms
Today the 4 Moms are sharing some quick and easy holiday crafts. Beaded Bobby Pins What girl doesn’t love something pretty for her hair? These beaded bobby pins are fun to make and fun to receive....
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Reading to Baby: Wordless
Bella (2) Two of Bella’s favorite things a book and a baby (and “Green Eggs and Ham” just happens to be her favorite book). [social_share] Reading to Baby: Wordless is a post from: Raising Olives Earn...
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Candy Serving Tray Tutorial (It’s Edible): 4 Moms Link-Up
This week the 4 Moms are sharing quick and easy holiday recipes. I shared several fun easy recipes in my post on ideas for food gifts, but today I’m going to teach you how to make a festive, edible...
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Lilla Rose Special
Congratulations to Christina who won a Flexi-clip of her choice for placing a order from our Lilla Rose store. There is still time to order for Christmas! (see below for details) Still have some...
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Supporting a Large Family on One Income and Sonlight: 4 Moms Q & A
Welcome to another 4 Moms Q & A. I’m just tackling two questions today, one about being able to afford a large family on one income and the other about homeschooling and Sonlight. Lisa said, (I)...
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She Brings Her Food From Afar (and makes toothpaste too): A 4 Moms Post
If you came here looking for a great system to shop and cook by using sale fliers, I’m sorry. I’ve got nothing for you for the simple reason that I don’t and never have done it. Instead I’m going to...
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Lilla Rose Sale and Giveaway
Hi, this is Amber the oldest olive with a Lilla Rose sale and giveaway. Lilla Rose is introducing some new styles and to celebrate these select items are 15% off today only! Also I am hosting a...
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Writing Notes
A simple notebook can become something special. Each child has a notebook. In it they write notes to me then leave it on my dresser. I write them back and leave it on their bed or at their place at the...
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Building a Social Circle, Child Training and Treating Colds and Flu...
Enter for an excellent chance to win a Lilla Rose Flexi of your choice. Today is another 4 Moms question and answer post. So here goes. Marie asked, Does your family use essential oils? What are your...
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Valor at 5 Months
Valor was born 5 months ago. Can you believe that, 5 months?? Valor continues to be a remarkably happy and content baby. He smiles easily and hasn’t met a stranger. Quite a contrast to little princess...
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Routines, Schedules and Hooks: Getting it All Done
When it comes to managing our home, our routine (or schedule) has been the single most valuable tool. Many people are intimidated at the thought of setting up or using a routine or schedule. Many say...
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Pastry Wrapped Brie: A Valentine’s Day Recipe Link Up
When I told my husband this week’s topic he laughed. For years Mark and the boys have been in charge of Valentine’s Day. “What will you post he asked?” I thought about throwing up the linky and just...
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Helping Our Children Work Hard with a Happy Attitude: 4 Moms
“How do you teach your children to work hard with a happy attitude?” That’s the question that the 4 Moms are answering today and it’s a hard one. Edited to add: Obviously I didn’t handle this topic...
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Laziness and Arrogance – Helping Our Children Work Hard with a Happy...
At the beginning of yesterday’s post I mentioned how difficult it is for me to answer this type of question to those who do not know me and my family personally and based on several of the responses to...
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Adopting, Character Training, Selecting Books: 4 Moms Q & A
Becky asked, Has your family ever considered adopting and what service projects do you guys do? Yes, we’ve considered and have actively pursued adopting on several occasions. So far, the Lord has...
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Ultimate Easter Basket {Giveaway}
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Melissa who won the giveaway package from Crayola. Our family is pretty low-key about Easter celebrations. We generally go to church and then enjoy a big...
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