Read more about the article Easy Lemon Pancakes from Scratch
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Easy Lemon Pancakes from Scratch

The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: Easy Lemon Pancakes from Scratch The spring weekend. Unlike the winter weekend, where the warmth of my bed seems far more appealing than facing the frigid air that lies just beyond the covers, the spring weekend, with its sunshine streaming through…

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Read more about the article 10 Ways to Choose Joy at the Start of Every Day
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10 Ways to Choose Joy at the Start of Every Day

Earlier this week, after 10 days of being physically responsible for everything the kids, the animals, and my husband needs -- and after 6 of the busiest days of my life thanks to some prescheduled commitments and extracurricular activities -- I found myself on the verge of losing it. I could feel my blood pressure…

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Chores & Allowance Revisited {Plus a Printable Time Card for Kids!}

I've shared our philosophy about chores and allowance in the past, but I thought I would revisit the topic now that I'm the mom of three -- soon to be four! -- elementary-age kids and not a whole slew of preschoolers. For us, chores and allowance offer opportunities to teach the girls about responsibility, teamwork,…

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Read more about the article Overwhelmed with Green and Natural Living? You Need These 5 Simple Truths
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Overwhelmed with Green and Natural Living? You Need These 5 Simple Truths

The following post is from Emily of Live Renewed: One response I hear a lot when talking to people about their green and natural living journeys is how overwhelming it can be. All of the information, changes to make, and toxins to worry about can really drag you down and even leave you feeling paralyzed,…

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Do Your Kids Need to Learn How to Program?

The following post is from Lauren Rothlisberger of Get Me Geeky: I think everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer because it teaches you how to think. - STEVE JOBS, THE LOST INTERVIEW Do you think your kids need to learn how to program? A lot of people have never considered…

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Dopplegangers, Snacks, Stomach Flu Remedies and 4 More Quick Takes

Hey, look, I'm actually participating in 7 Quick Takes at Conversion Diary on the right day this time! Doppelgangers, Snacks, Stomach Flu Remedies, and 4 More Quick Takes 1. Who's your doppleganger? We decided this week that Jackson looks just like Tintin, and the comparison is cracking me up. I just need his hair to…

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Manchego Olive Freeform Bread

The following post is from Shaina of Food for My Family and Olmanson Photography: Manchego Olive Freeform Bread Tangy Manchego cheese and Spanish olives are dotted through this soft freeform bread loaf. My grey counters are antiqued in a thin layer of white powder. I turn the corner, sweeping as I go, and am greeted…

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