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Swaddle baths…
When the twins were born seven weeks early they spent the first three weeks of their life in the baby ICU. When they got their first baths they were given something called a swaddle bath. Wrapped...
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We love popcorn at our house! Maddie thinks it’s awesome to watch it pop and even better to eat. We have tried coconut oil and sea salt which we really like. Here are some more recipes for popcorn that...
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Fried Oatmeal
One of the big things that saves my family money is being able to utilize leftovers. Most of the time the leftovers are all ready cooked, which cuts the prep time and cook time for the next meal....
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Chicken Pumpkin Spaghetti Sauce with Ravioli
One of my favorite fall pumpkin flavors is squash or pumpkin ravioli and even better Pumpkin Spaghetti Sauce. The pumpkin gives the spaghetti sauce the right amount of sweetness without being over...
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Rolling into Roller City in Mason City! Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota...
Growing up my family has always been close to my moms sister Sharon. We spent many weeks during the summer at her house. Any Friday we had off of school meant a possible weekend at her house. I have so...
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New to You, My Favorite Thrift Store in Albert Lea
New to You has been a part of my childhood since the beginning. I cannot remember a time when it was not part of our shopping route. When my sisters and I were in need of new shirts, pants, or dresses...
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Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo
We generally try to find field trips that cost as little as possible. My goal is to spend between $0 to $5 max. per person. We are a family of six and anymore than that adds up quickly. We almost...
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Minnesota Homeschool Field Trips
Field trips are a huge part of every homeschool families year. There is nothing better than hands-on experiences in which the kids can see the practical application for their sit down work at home. For...
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Our Immune Systems are Kicking In
The last couple of weeks we have been fighting off colds. Thankfully, Mark and I were hit the hardest and the kids were left untouched for the most part. Timmy has had a stuffy nose and he was treated...
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Dear Mommy Wondering Where Your Energy Is!
The twins had their five year well check yesterday at our local clinic. It was the full enchilada including the dreaded shots. Phew, I think it may have been harder on me than on them. I was praying...
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Simply Charming Ceramics in Albert Lea
Mark and I believe that art is as important to our children’s education as math, science, and handwriting. Art inspires, teaches, and relaxes our kids brains. Simply Charming Ceramics in Albert Lea...
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Learning to Talk Confidently
Many of you know I am a freelance writer over at donnahup.com. Writing for Donna has been one of the best experiences I have ever had. Writing for Donna has given me a voice I didn’t know I had....
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Letting Go of What School Should Look Like.
This year our twins joined Maddie in “formal” schooling. I have felt more lost this year than the first year I began homeschooling. Adding two more minds, bodies, and emotions to our morning has...
View ArticleIntroducing Marvelous Maddie Monday!
It is my pleasure to introduce you to Marvelous Maddie Monday! Maddie brings an exciting new addition to our blog and we look forward to all that she has to teach us! Help me welcome Madeline Russell...
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Looking Back at our First Year of Homeschooling
Mark and I had talked about homeschooling our kids from the very beginning. It was when we began receiving letters in the mail from our school district remind us to register our daughter for preschool...
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Do I Really Matter Among the Zillion Others?
A couple nights ago I had the amazing privilege to share one of my life stories with our church’s youth group. It was a five minute presentation in which I hoped God would speak through me with a...
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Seeing Christ in the Holiday Season
As we approach the holiday season our kids excitement is gaining momentum. They can feel the chill in the air reminding them that snow will soon appear on their favorite sledding hills and that our...
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Traditional Lefse Day
Ever since I was a little girl my mom has made lefse every holiday season. It is as iconic to our family as the Thanksgiving turkey or the Christmas tree. The holiday season would not be the same...
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Shopping local at Celebrations *Party * Gifts * Toys in Albert Lea, MN
*I received products from Celebrations Party, Gifts, and Toys to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100% honest and my own. From November through January is a busy time in our house with holiday...
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Celebrating the Kid in Us All at Celebrations *Party *Gifts *Toys
*I received products from Celebrations Party, Gifts, and Toys to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100% honest and my own. As a little girl I would often walk up and down the sidewalks of Albert...
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