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My Journey to Motherhood…
Today I turn 37. My wonderful husband told me yesterday that he was worried that he had not spent enough on my birthday gifts. He asked me to tell him if I was expecting something more after I open them. I told him that I’m sure whatever he picked out will be great and, honestly, there is no material thing that I really want. He (with God’s blessing) gave me Read the Rest…
Mom Profile….Kelly Raudenbush of the Sparrow Fund.
Yesterday, Kelly Raudenbush filled us in on her thoughts regarding the labor of love that adoption is. She also shared a little about her non-profit organization, The Sparrow Fund. Today, we learn a little bit more about her as a………..mom. And we couldn’t agree more in regards to her love affair with devices sporting an apple with a bite out of them. We also find her answer to question seven exceptionally Read the Rest…
Adoption…. A Labor in Love.
Kelly Raudenbush regularly blogs over at My Overthinking. She’s also part of the leadership team for the Sparrow Fund; a non-profit organization that works to support and encourage families going through the adoption process. You’ll find their button in our footer as we hope you’ll check them out during the month of May–they are working hard to support more and more forever families. Today, we’re thrilled to hear her thoughts on Read the Rest…
Teacher Appreciation Week….on being homeschooled…
I was homeschooled from 5th through 10th grade. Sometime after a cross-country move when my Dad got transferred for a job, my parents decided that the private school we were attending was too expensive and too far away from home (45 minute drive one way!) The public school district we were living in wasn’t a great option at the time either, so my parents made the huge, life-altering decision to Read the Rest…
Teacher Appreciation Week…what I learned from my piano teacher…
With Teacher Appreciation Week upon us, I couldn’t help reflecting on the many teachers that left indelible marks on my life. Faces flipped through my mind’s eye, faces that influenced and changed my point of view, but I found myself settling on a face I had not thought about much since high school. My piano teacher, Elier Suarez. Every week throughout high school, my mom would drive me to a Read the Rest…
Mom Profile: Holly Howe
This week’s MCG Mom is Holly Howe, who recently shared her perspective on growing and eating local food in Getting Back to my Roots – Digging in to Community Supported Agriculture. Thanks for being a part of MCG Holly! How do you spend your time? Making a point to slow down to enjoy all the little things in life. What is the age, name of your child? Read the Rest…
Getting Back to My Roots – Digging in to Community Supported Agriculture
‘Tis the season for planning and planting your summer vegetable garden….BUT if you’re running behind this year, don’t have time for weeding and watering or hate getting your hands dirty, Community Support Agriculture (CSA) is a great way to get fresh, local and organic vegetables to your kitchen. (and now is the time to sign up!) Read more about CSA and how it has impacted the life (and dinner table) Read the Rest…
Counterintuitive Grace
Sunday, April 29, 2012 A little over a year ago, my husband confessed that he had given in to the temptation of pornography once again. He looked into my eyes searching for forgiveness, but it wasn’t there. This wasn’t the first time, but his confession still cut through me like a knife. I turned toward our two-month old baby girl with tears running down my cheeks. I wanted to pick Read the Rest…
Natural Remedies for Puffy Eyes….and I tried them all!
It’s an understatement to say that I’ve been a little bit tired these days. My due date is just 8 weeks away and I’m in a full-fledged third trimester stretch of insomnia, fatigue and complete lack of energy. I feel like my eyes look tired and puffy….ALL the time! To make matters worse, beyond the sleeping issues, pregnancy itself can cause fluid retention and swelling around the eyes in general. Read the Rest…
Mom Profile…Amy Bell
1. Finish this sentence…………..Looking at the world through Mom Colored Glasses means: seeing the world through the eyes of a mama! 2. How is your family different than you pictured it would be? I think if 15 years ago you told me what our family would look like I would have hailed you as a crazy lady. So glad I am not running the show! 3. What has surprised you Read the Rest…
