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Summer Schedules

Jun 13 2008 4:56 pm

This list of helpful summer schedule ideas concludes our week of summertime tips. Thanks to all of you who participated. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for... Read More ›

Summer Activities

Jun 12 2008 4:57 pm

You all suggested enough summer activities to keep even my energetic boys busy for more than one summer! Rita is our winner for today: SUMMER ACTIVITIES When my children... Read More ›

Summer Goals and Projects

Jun 11 2008 5:06 pm

Some more great ideas coming your way today and three more winners to congratulate for their worthy endeavors. May God prosper all of your summer goals and projects! SUMMER... Read More ›

Summer Vacations

Jun 10 2008 6:06 pm

Today we’ve combined in one document ideas for summer vacations and summer traveling with kids. Once again, you all are amazing! These ideas are so great they make me... Read More ›

Summer Meals

Jun 9 2008 5:22 pm

Wow—you outdid yourselves this time! We received so many wonderful entries for our summer contest. As always, we’re sorry we can’t post them all. Let’s begin with summer meals.... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Jun 6 2008 10:08 pm

I love the Friday Funnies we receive about kids. This cute one is from Dina. Looking forward to summer ideas week!Nicole for the girltalkers One date night my sweet... Read More ›

Vacation Anticipation

Jun 6 2008 5:56 pm

My son, Jack, is counting down the sleepies until summer vacation. I smile at his childish anticipation, but I too need to anticipate—to plan and prepare for vacation. I... Read More ›

DEAR Summertime

Jun 5 2008 2:47 pm

My sisters and I were blessed to grow up in a neighborhood with lots of kids. Summer days started out with “free swim” at the local pool from 9-10... Read More ›

Summer Potential

Jun 4 2008 5:41 pm

The idea of planning for a productive summer may not sound all that appealing. It could even be overwhelming to some. But it need not be. Planning ensures that... Read More ›

A Really Important Summer

Jun 3 2008 5:49 pm

Sellers of deck furniture and lemonade try to entice us with images of a long, lazy summer. And while summer can be a restful season to the glory of... Read More ›

Summer Dessert

Jun 2 2008 8:17 pm

Thanks to all of you who’ve already submitted entries for our summer contest—keep ‘em coming! In the meantime, I tried this new Epicurious recipe for berry crisp yesterday and... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

May 31 2008 12:05 am

Speaking of summer, here are some “Summer Classes for Men.” Makes me wonder what kind of classes they would like us women to take! See you Monday,Nicole for the... Read More ›

Summer Contest

May 30 2008 5:35 pm

With my son finishing school next week I’ve begun to think about summer. Even though we have a lot going on between vacation, moving, and our church’s Summer Celebration... Read More ›

Baby Watch

May 29 2008 4:09 pm

Today seemed like a good day for a “baby watch.” I’m just coming into my 28th week of pregnancy and all is well. Little MJ is kicking and punching... Read More ›

Grace for the Fire

May 28 2008 5:07 pm

Ever wonder if you would hold up under religious persecution? How would you respond if given the choice to deny Christ or face a grisly death? These questions occasionally... Read More ›

My Parents on Parenting

May 27 2008 5:20 pm

Several days ago, over at CJ Mahaney’s View from the Cheap Seats, Tony Reinke posted a clip from a Q&A on parenting by Dad and Mom. It was an... Read More ›

Thank You, Once Again

May 26 2008 10:59 am

(This post from last year expresses our continued gratitude for all troops still in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families waiting at home. Thank you for another year of... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

May 23 2008 10:53 pm

Apparently this video of a Japanese subway is absolutely real! (HT: Justin Taylor)We’ll see you on Memorial Day,Nicole for Carolyn, Kristin, and Janelle Read More ›