My biggest fear growing up was that I would get pregnant out of wedlock and have a baby. Crazy fear? Yes, for me it was and also totally unfounded. I was so afraid, that I did not even date. I was way too afraid of being judged by other people. After I married, and had […]
The other day, I was in Target getting a few groceries we needed. My 2 year daughter was with me, and every time we passed something cute that caught her eye she said, “I want that, please get it” At first I ignored her request, but then she burst into tears: “Mommy, I want something
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On occasions we find books that change us. Books that cause us to reflect on our own thoughts and actions. Books that challenge us to evaluate our own ideals. “Couples Who Pray” changed my heart. Of course, praying with your spouse is extremely important; of course, it is a vulnerable act, but is it really
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The ideas below are timeless, but this is graduation, wedding, and holiday season (Father’s Day is June 19, 2011) one sentimental gift that will fit all occasions is a customized photo book. Here are a few ideas that will give your loved one a gift they will cherish forever. Graduation Gather pictures from birth through
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I am committed to learning as much about finance as possible. Today, however I want to discuss something that concerned me for a long time. Before I married my husband, I heard so many people say that husbands and wives should keep a joint account and work through their financial situations. Knowing how uptight I
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In recent years, many people have suffered from their homes and lives being wrecked by natural disasters. Just last week, the continent of Australia suffered tons of damage from a tsunami and some parts of Washington state are recovering from floods and mud slides. Consequently, anything can happen at anytime, I hope nothing happens, but
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Marriage is more than an experience and joining of two people. It is more than a vow to have a life long commitment. Marriage is a sacred institution where two people surrender themselves to each other. It is a combining to two different cultures, ideologies, world views, etc. Because no two people are just alike
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Cleverly Changing is a go-to blog for tips on health, finance, parenting, and more. CleverlyChanging.com was created in May 2010 as an outlet to help me share information I learned. My twin daughters were almost 24 months and I wanted to replace the many hours I had previously spent breastfeeding doing something else productive. My
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