Tonight’s the Night

Starting tonight, for me, and tomorrow morning for you, my blogs are going to take on a little different personality. For the next 31 days, I’ll be joining hundreds of other bloggers and accepting the 31Day challenge. For 31 days we will each be writing on a single topic of our choice. There will be…

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Lease Your Legos? Brilliant!

This blog contains affiliate links.   Forget childbirth with its inherent pain… Forget my herniated disc… Nothing, and I mean nothing, compares with the excruciating pain of stepping on a Lego in the middle of the night! There I was, quietly minding my own business. Suddenly, the pain exploded from the sole of my foot…

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Don’t Forget to Check This Box on Your “To Do” List!

I have a confession. I’m addicted to lists…shopping lists, chore lists, prayer lists, you name ‘em, I love ‘em If my lists had feelings I’d kiss them every morning! If my kids had a dollar for every time they heard me say, “Live by the list; die by the list,” we wouldn’t be worrying about…

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We Will Never Forget…Never

The anniversary of the September 11th attacks on our country is here once again.  Every year like clockwork, the beauty of the New England fall days becomes a reminder of the horror that occurred on that beautiful, blue-skied day, now twelve years ago. We all, as a nation, have our memories of that day; memories…

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Being a Mom Means Waiting…Waiting… and More Waiting

I spent time waiting outside a surgical suite today. Another child needed surgery. This time some major oral surgery with its requisite bleeding and swelling. Sitting and waiting is nothing new for this mother of eight kids. In fact, I’m somewhat of a “waiting pro.” This time though, as I sat and prayed and waited…

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Thoughts From The Nanny…Healthy Hygiene!

My sweet daughter, Kaite, is a much sought after nanny and pre-school teacher. Her observations regarding her young charges and their home lives have always caused me to stop and consider my own homemaking and parenting priorities.Sometimes, her observations have been a much needed wake-up call for change! Here is part 3 of her blogs…

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When God and Grief Collide

School begins this week at the Scheibner home. My 21st year of homeschooling! Since my brain needs to be fully engaged with our kick-off this week, I’ve asked a couple of my favorite young women to guest blog for me. Today’s blog is by my precious daughter-in-love Rochelle. Rochelle is married to my oldest son,…

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Back To School…Your Most Important Supplies

It’s that time of year!     Back to school sales abound and the “must have” lists for our kids seem endless. Whether you’re a public school mom trying to check off everything on your school’s required list… Or a homeschool mom trying to fill out logbooks and purchase curriculum…   Filling supply needs can…

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Wonderful Worship with Kids Part 3

On any given day of the week, you’ll find my boys in Red Sox t-shirts.   They know the Red Sox stats.   They know who’s pitching each game.   They know who’s “hot” and who’s having a “dry spell”.   My boys love the Red Sox! Do you know why? It’s because their dad and I…

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Wonderful Worship with Kids Part 2

Wonderful worship with small children is possible! It’s sometimes difficult, but it is well worth the effort. Nothing worth anything comes at zero cost, and when it comes to training our small children to worship, sometimes the cost will be a few weeks of “distracted worship” for you.   Press on! Soon you’ll be eagerly anticipating,…

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