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How to keep Christ in Christmas

By Stacey A. Shannon on Thursday, December 1, 2022

7 Simple & effective ways to keep your family focused on Jesus Affiliate links are used in this post, if you make a qualifying purchase via my link, I receive a small percentage of the sale at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products and services I use and love. It helps support …

Gag gift ideas that are clean and fun

By Stacey A. Shannon on Monday, November 21, 2022

These 25 gag gift ideas are clean and fun! Don’t worry about being embarrassed for your next white elephant gift exchange!

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5 Thanksgiving tips to make your holiday even better

By Stacey A. Shannon on Thursday, November 10, 2022

Thanksgiving tips to make your life easier With Thanksgiving just a couple of weeks away, I figured this was a great time to share some Thanksgiving tips I’ve learned through the years to make life easier. I have gone other places for Thanksgiving Day, and I’ve hosted. The past two years I was hostess, and …

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15 Cyber safety tips for parents

By Stacey A. Shannon on Thursday, November 3, 2022

Tips to stay safe online from a cyber security expert As a child in the 1980s, I didn’t do much at all with technology. That’s not at all true for my own kiddos. They’ve been using tablets and computers since preschool. And that’s just at school. Unlike other parenting strategies my husband and I can …

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Prayers for your children: Part 2

By Stacey A. Shannon on Thursday, October 27, 2022

7 More prayers parents can pray for their children As Christian moms and dads, we have a responsibility to our children in so many ways from teaching them and caring for them to praying for them. In fact, prayers for your children is one of the most important tools you have as a parent. While …

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Prayers for your children: Part 1

By Stacey A. Shannon on Thursday, October 20, 2022

7 Prayers parents can pray for their children As Christian moms and dads, we have a responsibility to our children in so many ways from teaching them and caring for them to praying for them. In fact, prayers for your children is one of the most important tools you have as a parent. When I …

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Why breastfeeding in private works best for me

By Stacey A. Shannon on Thursday, October 6, 2022

How privately breastfeeding my children is the right choice for us I wrote these words originally back in April of 2013 when my youngest was a couple of months old and my oldest was 3. This is part of my story of breastfeeding and what worked best for my children and me. Sometimes I read …

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Family activities to do this fall

By Stacey A. Shannon on Thursday, September 29, 2022

19 Fun family activities for autumn with a free fall bucket list printable As the saying goes, it’s fall, ya’ll! Autumn is my favorite season. I love the colors, weather and flavors. I’m on board with figuring out fun family activities to do throughout the fall season. After a hot Midwestern summer, we’re usually ready …

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Bad moments don’t make you a bad mom

By Stacey A. Shannon on Thursday, September 22, 2022

Encouragement for moms Affiliate links are used in this post, if you make a qualifying purchase via my link, I receive a small percentage of the sale at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products and services I use and love. It helps support my blog, so thank you for your support! Read …

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21 Quick and easy family dinner ideas

By Stacey A. Shannon on Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Dinner ideas to feed your family on busy nights without hitting a drive-thru Affiliate links are used in this post. If you make a qualifying purchase via my link, I receive a small percentage of the sale at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products and services I use and love. It helps …