Falling in love with your family

6 Simple Ways To Make It A Meaningful Holiday!

The arrival of December too often corresponds with the arrival of ulcers.  The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time, but too often we get caught up in expectations and forget to celebrate.  Here are some suggestions for making the Holiday Season more meaningful for your family. 1. Focus on your religious tradition Don’t

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12 Ideas to make Valentines Day fun for the whole family ~ A Thrifty Family Valentines Party!

Updated:  One of the most important characteristics of a happy family is the ability to play together.  Any holiday is a good excuse for a party, but Valentines Day is an especially appropriate time to put a little effort into making your family feel special.  Sometime in February, have a fun party for the whole

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Sharing the Throne: 5 Ways to Help Older Siblings Deal with a New Baby

This is a great post Alison wrote a few years back, since we just had our 5th baby I thought it was great advice and worth sharing again.  My sister just had her second child.  Like most parents, they’re trying to figure out how to help their daughter adjust to this new little critter.  Whether

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