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40 Books My Boys Have Loved To Read On Their Own

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Looking for ideas for books for boys to read independently? Independent reading is a must around View Post

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A Liturgy For Hypochondriacs

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My husband asked me what I was going to do differently. I said: go back to a counselor, and write a View Post

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12 Best Books I Read in 2019

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Every Moment Holy. Absolutely excellent. Liturgies for everyday life and special occasions. Where View Post

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Saw It On Instagram!

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Let Them Be Kids Facebook Group Sewing School Book My Today Show Article about View Post

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Memory-Making Mom Summer Book Club

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> Ready to replace boredom of summer with fun memories? Join author Jessica Smartt in a private View Post

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I’m Going Dark For Holy Week And So Should You

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I'm going dark during Holy Week and you should, too. If I saw this post floating around the View Post

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Why You Should Celebrate Lent as a Family

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"When we celebrate, we remind ourselves what it is important in life." Here's our favorite Family View Post

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Raising Kids & The Enneagram

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Yes, I am that annoying Enneagram person. I will guess your number and act like I've won Jeopardy if View Post

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Our Family’s 2018 Advent Bucket List

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Looking for some fun and Christ-centered Advent activities for your tribe? Here's our list. Subject View Post

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Jessica’s Recommended Books To Give As Christmas Gifts!

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I know I'm more nerdy than the average bear, but I love getting a good book for Christmas! Here are View Post

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How To Give Your Kids An 80s Childhood, Step 2: Reinstate the Awkward Years

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This is the second post in a series. See post one: How To Give Your Kids an 80s Childhood, Step View Post

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How (and Why) To Give Your Kids an 80s Childhood (Step 1: Let Them Get Real Bored)

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Jessica's note: Credit for the name & motivation for this series goes to my creative and View Post

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101 BEST Summer Bucket List Ideas For Families

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As soon as I finished writing this list, I immediately wanted to print, laminate, and put it on the View Post

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Regaining Order In The Home: Rules, Consequences, and Rewards for Kids

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Hi there! This has been a crazy spring, and things have gone DOWNHILL in the "order and structure" View Post

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Hi! I’m Jessica. Former English teacher turned homeschooling mom of three. ESTJ. iPhone addict (in recovery). Anxiety overcomer. Allergy mom (only slightly neurotic). Loved by God, and wife to Mr. Fix Anything. I run a mean 12-minute mile and can make just about anything dairy free. I’m glad you’re here! Read More >>>
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