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Kids on a Mission, Part 3: Portugal

Kids on a Mission: Portugal Lesson 3 Time needed: 25-35 min Age: 4-7 years old Purpose: students will be able to Understand the importance of building relationships in light of sharing the love of Christ Recall basic facts about Portugal and the people there Pray for the people of Portugal Plan an activity to have […] Read more…

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Kids On A Mission, Part One: The World

This week begins a series of posts titled “Kids on a Mission”.  It is our deep desire to help our children develop a love and compassion for the world and all the hurting people in it.  This mission series is developed by us, to help our children “travel” around the world to different countries and […] Read more…

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25 Traditions to Start Christmas Day

My family, and so many families I know, spend Christmas at someone else’s house. It’s wonderful to share such precious time with your extended family, but sometimes your personal family Christmas can get lost in all the traveling plans. We have been known to celebrate Christmas a few days to a whole week early, and usually […] Read more…

First Birthdays are Funny…

I have two children.  And because I have two children, I have naturally celebrated two first birthday parties.  When I threw my first-First Birthday Party for my son, I noticed some funny differences as I compared it to a normal party, AKA an adult party, but it wasn’t until I gave my daughter a 1st […] Read more…

Perfect Homemade Ranch

When was the last time you ate an entire plate of raw vegetables?  Exactly.  It was probably around the same time I did, which was when Zach and Kelly Kapowski were the hottest couple on TV. Nah, not even then.  I take it back.  I’m just not a big fan of vegetables. When I had kids, however, I thought I’d […] Read more…

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The Best Paleo Chicken Noodle Soup

I am a complete noodle snob. Not a snob like, I-enjoy-correctly-pronouncing-noodle-names-with-Giada-De-Laurentiis type of snob.  More like…I-love-all-pasta-all-the-time-as-long-as-it’s-actual-pasta snob. The more butter and salt… the better. As a self-professed snob of noodles, you can only imagine how unwelcome an imposter of noodles can be.  Healthy… carb-less… gross. Until the day my husband gave me a spiralizer… You never KNEW how many crazy […] Read more…

Perfect Sun Tea

It’s beautiful and sunny and wonderful outside!  Perfect weather to play outside and even more perfect to make some SUN TEA!   Have you ever had Sun Tea before? Well, it’s exactly what it sounds like, tea that is not made on the stove top, but is cooked with the heat of the sun. Today I made […] Read more…

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Basic Biscotti Recipe

I woke up this morning to find the high will be 71 degrees. In Alabama, this is not only Fall weather but could even be considered winter weather. So, with a southern nip in the air, I’m in the baking mood. What goes better with cool weather than hot coffee and what goes better with […] Read more…

It’s not Salsa unless it’s… ADDICTIVE

I have the absolute, hands-down BEST salsa recipe! I am sure tons of people say that, actually I know they do, but I MEAN IT!  The only salsa I’ve ever loved has been restaurant salsa, and as we all know, restaurant salsa is always a hit or miss.  Sometimes too sweet, sometimes too hot, sometimes awesome, sometimes you want […] Read more…

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