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New Year’s Resolutions: Go Big or Let Go?
Okay, mothers of the world. What’s it going to be this year? Are you going to set big pie-in-the-sky goals/resolutions/whatever you want to call them, or are you going to simply try a little harder to do/be a little better?
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A Christmas Problem Over 100 Years Old
Check out some great ideas and insights for protecting what matters most during the holidays — and enjoy great suggestions for holiday read-aloud classics.
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Less Materialism and More Joy at Christmas: Podcast Episode
At this time of year, it’s so easy to get caught up in the letters to Santa, the hustle and bustle of getting gifts for our children, the parties, the events that we lose track of some of the most beautiful opportunities this season has to offer. Listen as Saren reads three popular posts about…
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Helping Children Embrace the Joy of Giving
It’s so fun to see our kids’ excitement when they’re opening gifts. But it’s oh-so beautiful to see our kids delight as they GIVE gifts. Here are some simple ways to help your kids get excited about giving.
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How to Start a “Children for Children” Holiday Tradition
Saren shares simple, tried-and-true ideas for how your children can help children in need during the holidays.
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Helping Our Children Be More Grateful: Podcast Episode
Saren and her sister Shawni (who runs the popular blog, 71 Toes), discuss simple ways to help our children appreciate all that they have and experience the joy of gratitude more fully.
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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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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.