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A Day in the Life
By: Courtnie Lawrence Hurray! Saturday! Park day! Diapers. Check. Snacks. Check. Extra clothes just in case. Check. Baby chewed on rubber stamps. Call doctor. Okay, he’s fine. Portable potty. Check. Grocery bags to fit into portable potty. Check, check. Kids. … Continue reading
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I always feel like somebody’s watching me.
by Diana Lane, Kids Pastor at Clover Hill AG Don’t worry that children never listen to you; they are always watching you. ~Robert Fulghum This week, my not so baby, will get his license. For the last 8 months he’s … Continue reading
Maintaining a Thankful Heart (even when you don’t get what you want)
NOTE: This post touched so many moms, we wanted to share it again! Thanks Courtnie! By: Courtnie Lawrence (www.myitalics.com) This December, amidst all of the other celebrations going on, I am reminded of a different kind of anniversary my husband … Continue reading
TEAMWORK: “When everyone works together to do what I say.”
By Angie Grant, MyLITB Founder I remember reading a story about a 3 year old little girl who would play pretend and always wanted to be the mommy and for her mom to be the baby. After a while she … Continue reading
COME ON OUT or WATCH it LIVE: Conquering Clutter
We have another ‘Mommy Moment’ coming up on March 14 at 7:00 pm. This month’s topic is “Conquering Clutter”. Learn techniques to help you de-clutter in a day, get a handle on paper clutter for the last time and receive … Continue reading
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Tagged clutter, Mommy Moment, organization
Children’s Consignment Sale
Check out this great, local consignment sale! Children’s Consignment Sale February 24-26, 2011 http://www.theclothesline.biz/home.html Bon Air Community Center 8725 Quaker Lane, Richmond 23235 Public Sale Hours Thursday February 24, 2011 4:00 to 8:00p Friday February 25, 2011 9:00a to 8:00p … Continue reading
Organizing Children’s Spaces
Check out this post from Modern Mom for great ideas on how to organize children’s spaces!
DIY Ledge Shelf
Let the fun begin! We have decided to start featuring some simple DIY projects on My Life Inside the Box!!! These project will be simple, fun ways to add some pizazz and functionality to your home…and yes, YOU can do … Continue reading
Encouraging your kids to PICK UP!
One of our readers had a great idea that we wanted to share with you! All parents have shared the struggle of getting your children to clean up, and clean up well. If you’re tired of your kids not picking … Continue reading
The Distant Hours (a book review)
By: Courtnie Lawrence (www.myitalics.com) You’ll savor every minute of the Hours A dilapidated castle with its own ominous name. Milderhurst. A filled-in moat. Spinster sisters hiding away. Secrets abounding. Mystery calling. The untold story behind a famous book. Storytelling at … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, Kate Morton, The Distant Hours
Vinegar- What a good friend to have!
Vinegar has sooooo many household uses! It simply amazes me how something that is so inexpensive has become my best friend. Here is a handy list I came across that gives several uses for vinegar in your laundry. Enjoy! Use … Continue reading
Potato Skins
Do you have some extra potatoes around that you need to use up? Do you want a great snack that freezes well and can be popped out when your friends come over for game night? Potato skins are a fun, … Continue reading
Posted in In the Kitchen, Recipes
Tagged baked, cheese, homemade, potato, skins, sour cream
Quick and Easy Ranch Dressing
Here is a recipe for ranch dressing/dip that has been in my collection for YEARS….and it’s a good one. You’ll never want to eat store-bought ranch again! To save time, go ahead and get out several ziploc bags and mix … Continue reading
Saving money on popcorn
By: Debbi Born Here’s another fun and easy way to save money and do things a little more naturally, but keep the convenience factor…make microwave popcorn in your own paper bags! Just buy a bag of popping corn (super-cheap and … Continue reading
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Tagged easy, green, natural, paper bags, popcorn, quick
Mothers, be good to your daughters (and sons)
By: Courtnie Lawrence (www.myitalics.com) Here’s the lowdown: Marta had a younger sister who was very fragile, and her mother coddled her. It didn’t end well. So when Marta has a daughter of her own who reminds her of her sister, … Continue reading
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Join tonight’s Mommy Moment LIVE now!
Just click on the link below and you can watch the Mommy Moment happening right now! If you create a free account, you can comment as well. Look forward to “seeing” you there! http://www.ustream.tv/channel/mommymomentsiblingrivalry
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Tagged Mommy Moment, rivalry, siblings
Mommy Moment- Come on out, or join us ONLINE!
Clover Hill Christian Academy is hosting a Mommy Moment on “Sibling Rivalry” tonight at 7pm at 12310 Bailey Bridge Rd, 804-739-3115. Learn techniques and tips on how to create a family team and strategizing the bumps along the way. It’s … Continue reading
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone!
The Comfort Zone ~unknown author~ I used to have a comfort zone where I knew I wouldn’t fail. The same four walls and busy work were really more like jail. I longed so much to do the things I’d never … Continue reading
Easy Homemade Cleaning Products
Here is a collection of Easy Homemade Cleaning Products you can use around your house. Whether you are wanting to go “green” or just wanting to save money on cleaning products, take a look and give it a try! Mirrors/Glass … Continue reading