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How Can I Help You Reach Your New Year Goals?

31 Dec
New Year Goals

Years ago when I worked in an office with a small family of co-workers who loved to celebrate and encourage one another, we'd try our best to gather as many of us as possible for every single birthday. We'd go out to lunch and put the guest of honor in the spotlight for a few minutes so he or she ... View Post

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Dear Tired Mama, It’s Time to Relax and Enjoy Christmas

21 Dec
Dear Tired Mama, It's time to relax and enjoy Christmas. Start by reading this rendition of Luke 2, Mary's Song for Moms.

Dear Tired Mama, You've decked the halls and braved the malls. . .you've counted down with Bible verses and magical moments. . .you've planned and prepped and perhaps even packed the car with more stuff than anyone should need for 5 days with family a few states away. Maybe you still need to wrap ... View Post

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4 Conversations to Have with Your Kids After Seeing Star Wars: The Last Jedi

18 Dec
4 Star Wars, The Last Jedi family conversations. These lines from the movie are great discussion starters for you and your kids!

Try these Star Wars The Last Jedi family conversations if you're looking for ways to connect with your kids after seeing the movie. These four lines from the film are great discussion starters! Photo used under fair use act guidelines. Last Friday my husband and I enjoyed a mid-day date to see ... View Post

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Age 10-12, Age 5-9, Culture, Faith, Family, Home + Family, Teens, Worldview
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Kids and the Christmas Story

16 Nov
Kids and the Christmas Story, Loving My Actual Christmas

This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. When you click on a link and make a purchase, a small commission may be paid to Gather & Grow which helps keep this ministry going. So thank you! Read my full disclosure here. I am so thrilled to have my dear friend Alexandra Kuykendall ... View Post

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Family Devotion Podcast: Bloomtown Faith

2 Nov
Family Devotion Podcast

It has been a dream of mine for some time now (and a regular request of our readers) to start a family devotion podcast. So I am thrilled to finally announce that the Bloomtown Faith Podcast will launch this Advent season with 24, 5 minute episodes you can listen to on the go! This seasonal podcast ... View Post

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Age 10-12, Age 2-4, Age 5-9, Discipleship, Faith Tools, Family Devotions, Holidays + Seasonal, Home + Family
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50 Books That Make Great Christmas Gifts

19 Oct
Looking for books that make great Christmas gifts? This carefully curated list has something for every member of the family and everyone else on your shopping list, plus a few you may want to add to your own list, too!

Looking for books that make great Christmas gifts? This carefully curated list has something for every member of the family and everyone else on your shopping list, plus a few you may want to add to your own list, too! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. When you click on a ... View Post

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