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Thanksgiving Ideas – Episode 44
This 20-minute podcast by Saren, her mom, and her sisters, Saydi, Shawni and Charity, offers simple, meaningful ideas for creating a wonderful Thanksgiving season.
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8 Ways to Fill November with Thanksgiving
Check out these simple and meaningful ideas to help your family really feel the joy of gratitude this month.
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A Deliberate Mother’s Guide to Simple Halloween Fun
How do we handle the hyped-up but somewhat meaningless holiday of Halloween? Saren shares what works for her family when it comes to costumes, pumpkins, sugar, parties, and scary but not-too-scary books and movies.
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Plain and Simple Fun this Fall: Power of Families Radio
Family fun doesn’t need to be about complicated decorations or wearing ourselves out with dozens of events. But with a little bit of planning and a deliberate-motherhood mindset, this fall is destined to be the best one yet!
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Sometimes they drive me crazy…
Have you noticed that sometimes all your children seem to be having issues simultaneously – and that their various issues are exacerbating each other’s issues? Well, here’s a little glimpse of some of what’s been going on in our house (some of it just might sound familiar).
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Birthday Tips
I grew up in a big family – a really big one (I’m the oldest of 9 children and my husband is the 8th of the 9 children in his family) – so I’ve been part of a lot more birthday celebrations than your average person. Plus I’ve been putting together birthday celebrations for my…
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Back to School Stories and Tips: Power of Families Radio
Join Saren and April as they share their own “back to school” stories along with plenty of practical tips.
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2 Simple Ways to Establish Good School-Day Routines
Are you ready to get back into school routines? Check out the charts and morning, after-school and evening routines Saren’s family came up with.
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Three Questions to Ask at Back-to-School Night
As you walk into that shiny classroom to meet your child’s teacher for the first time, here are a couple of important questions that can start that very important relationship off on the right foot.
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My Favorite Books to Read with Kids
As I look back at my time with kids at home, some of my very favorite memories center around reading with my kids. There’s nothing like snuggling up with your kids and getting immersed in a good story together! Here is a list of some of our favorite books.
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Speak His Love Language this Father’s Day
Ready for Father’s Day? Check out this post full of simple and meaningful ideas for working with your children to make Father’s Day wonderful.
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Do-It-Yourself Summer Camp
Want a good balance of structure and fun this summer? This post is for you!