Author: Lauren
Why I Ask my Child for Forgiveness
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As a mom, I mess up. The best parenting advice I have ever received is, “You will mess up; you are not perfect, but making sure to repair is the most important part.” I like things to be controlled. With kids, I’ve learned that rarely are things in control. I…
The Kitchen Remodel – That 70s House
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In 2020, we refinanced our mortgage to lower the monthly payment. Thankfully, our monthly mortgage payment is well within our budget, but we thought it would be nice to have lower interest rates. We discovered we could take out money and keep the monthly mortgage rate the same. To check…
To the Hopeful Mama on Mother’s Day
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To the hopeful mama: You are loved. Through your heartbreak. Through your confusion. Through your anger. Despite those feelings, you are loved. To the hopeful mama: Your identity is not in how many kids you don’t have. It’s in Jesus. It’s in your integrity. It’s in your love for others.…
A Simple & Organized Solution for Storing Your Annual Seeds
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I started looking this year for an organized method of storing the annual seeds we use. I looked up “seed organizer” on Amazon, and a photo box popped up. Inside this photo box are little boxes where I can put my seed packets. I thought, why not try it? This…
That 70s House – A Before Look
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We are slowly remodeling our home as we live in it. Follow this new series, as I will update the blog with the remodels we have already done and the latest updates and remodels. Look at my second post in this series, “The Kitchen Remodel.” Looking for a New Home…
Why Ducks Are Worth Getting
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So you’ve decided to get ducks. You are probably wondering what now. Here’s the thing: when I got ducks, I did tons of research, and many other personal stories I read were the same. The consensus: ducks are messy and stinky but so cute! Was it worth it to try?…
Why We Got A Goose
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We started with three ducks, then got three more. Sadly, they kept getting taken out by owls or hawks, sometimes in the middle of the day. It would suck to be prey… the saying “a sitting duck”… it’s true. We were almost going to give up on ducks, as they…
Being a Kid with Your Kids
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This spring break, we stayed home, but for one of those nights, we went to our local resort. I had received a Mother’s Day gift certificate to use there, and since I hadn’t used it yet, we figured we might as well go. Jordan made the reservation, and in true…
You Only Have 18 Years – Cherishing Every Parenting Moment
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You only have 18 years. You only have 18 years to teach them. You only have 18 years that they are under your roof. You only have 18 years to give your time, money, and resources selflessly. You only have 18 years of them messing up in front of you…
Why Vacationing Consistently WITHOUT Your Kids is Overrated
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Today, kids are seen as a burden rather than a blessing—an annoyance rather than teachers. I don’t quite understand the trend that more and more parents are taking part in – leaving their kids to go on a vacation with friends or just themselves. Now, hear me; I’m not saying…