As moms, we know our children grow and develop at all different rates. Just like when they were tiny babes, it’s easy to compare our ‘tweens’ and ‘teens’ to others when it comes to maturity and skills. When they are in that limbo between childhood and adulthood we often nit-pick their quirky awkwardness, set our expectations too high or too…
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This week I find myself reflecting on the fact that we are already half way through the first month of the new year. With the wintry weather and frigid temps we’ve experienced so far this year, we have been forced able to take our days at a slower pace than we do at other times of the year. I’ve really…
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The new year is well under way and we are all working hard at conquering our goals and resolutions, right? Well, if encouragement is what you need, you are in the right place! It’s time for this week’s Encouraging Hearts & Home blog hop. My Decluttering post was the most viewed at last week’s party. I was quite surprised to…
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Welcome to the first Encouraging Hearts & Home blog hop of 2018! I’m so glad you stopped in and I hope you’ll be able to take time to visit a few of our awesome participants who offer encouragement and inspiration for our hearts, our homes, our families. Last week, at the last party of 2017, the most viewed post was…
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In order for us to look ahead it helps to take a look back. 2017 was a year in review for me, literally! Here at Apron Strings I had a blast on my first go-round with the Homeschool Review Crew. Our family had the opportunity to review some amazing products, awesome resources and fun activities. I asked my kids to…
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