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No Boys Allowed
Noboysallowedww.com That’s what Grace told me to write on a sign she’s putting on her door because she said her brother’s said “NO Girls Allowed.” We’ve been switching rooms around all week, painting and sorting through enough toys to stock our own Salvation Army store. Grace (5) has been wanting a roommate for years, so…
First Day of School
I woke up at 6:30 and jumped in the shower ready to start the first day of school off right. After waking the older boys with a “flash” (I took photos) they eventually made it out of be and everyone made it down stairs for breakfast fully dressed and with teeth already brushed. I cooked…
I Interrupt this Conference Confidence Series…
The kids just left for the first day of school, and I’m trying to get caught up on my own notebook, so the only conference prep I have for you to day is to review what we’ve already discussed and get working. Only a month unitl ACFW! YIKES! But to help lift your spirits in…
Sabbath Rest?
Did you ever have sooo much to do, you didn’t know where to start? That’s how I’ve been feeling for weeks. School starts tomorrow and thankfully school supplies and uniforms are bought. So all I have to do is make sure we all wake up on time and get out the door by 7:30 am.…
Michelle Sutton’s review of Am I Forgiving? by Jeannie St. John Taylor
Product Description: Gold Medallion finalist Jeannie St. John Taylor returns with her engaging character, Erik. Erik is afraid that he has lost his best friend when Chuck ignores him and plays in the snow with Todd. To make things worse, Erik breaks his arm when his sled swerves into a tree after trying to avoid…
Quick Fiction Fixes – Read plays and scripts for better dialogue
by Camy Tang We’re all busy, whether working full-time or chasing/chauffeuring kids around all day. Yet we’re also writers, striving to get our words on paper and then polish it to a sparkle. This column gives quick fixes for fiction manuscripts specifically for busy writers. Pick and choose what works best for you! Read a…
What Are You Doing Tonight?
Our family is hanging out with friends for a High School Musical 2 party! We’ve been planning on watching this for months, but had to find a friend who would invite us over since we don’t have cable. We’ve stocked up on junk food and are planning for a night filled with music and fun!…
School Days
We visited the boys school for orientation the other day. Joey (10) is really excited about school. He’ll be one of five in a class room, and I’m thrilled that he’ll be getting so much individual attention and chances to answer and participate. We’ve already had the talk about not hogging the answers and let…
Time Savers for Fall
“Make the most of every opportunity.” Col 4:5 With fall schedules heating up, carving out time to write is even more of a challenge. I remember many days (even with my kids at school) that seemed to slip by with very accomplished at home — much less at the keyboard. I often thought, “Am I…
Midweek Motivation
Starting Your Day out Right Scripture, Short Devotion For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help…