Goodbye 2015! Hello 2016!!

2015 is coming to a close, and can I just say...what a relief!? I have to admit, 2015 has not been the kindest year to my family. Much of the year was spent adjusting to life as a civilian family...and we found that that was a life that just wasn't for us. In August, we became a military family…

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Simple Ways to Say 'Thank You, Teacher!': A Gift Book Review

**Book received for review. All thoughts are my own. Teachers do so much for our little ones don't they? They spend their days working with our children to help teach them everything they need to know to succeed. And it doesn't stop when the bell rings. They spend their evenings grading pape…

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Wake Up! with Van's Foods Waffles: A Giveaway #winvansfoods

Let's talk waffles! How do you like to eat yours? Are you a 'just the basics' type of waffle eater- sticking to simple toppings like butter and syrup or maybe a little bit of fruit? Or are you a 'go all out' waffle eater- creating elaborate meals starting with a simple waffle? N…

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Superhero Girls in the Bible {Bible Belles' The Adventures of Rooney Cruz Review & Giveaway}

**Book received for review. All thoughts are my own. Being a mom to a little girl in today's world...well, I have to admit, it's a little bit scary! With pop culture sending our girls so many negative signals, I worry about the lessons she is learning from it all. Of course, I try to set a p…

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Grow Closer To God in the New Year with The Bible Is My Best Friend 365 Days {A Review & Giveaway} #FCBlogger

**Product received for review. All thoughts are my own. With the new year approaching quickly, now is the time that we start to think about goals that we have for the next year. Goals of bettering ourselves, both physically and mentally. For many of us, even bettering ourselves spiritually, with go…

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Merry Christmas 2015

From my family to yours, A Very Merry Christmas!

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Enjoy Some Good Clean Laughs with Chonda Pierce {A DVD Review & Giveaway} #FCBlogger

**DVD received for review. All thoughts are my own. This time of year is one filled with a lot of joy... but it has its fair share of stress too, doesn't it? The preparation for the holidays, amplified family and financial stresses, even the letdown after the holidays have passed and life goes …

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Songs of the Season: A Few of My Favorite Christmas Songs

Christmas is almost here! I could not be more excited! One of my favorite parts of Christmas has to be the music! Honestly, I would listen to it all year if I could. I love hearing those old Christmas favorites, and discovering new ones too. Some of my favorite songs are those that share the true me…

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Make Worship Fun for Kids with Bethel Music Kids Come Alive (A Review)

**Product received for review. All thoughts are my own. Do you kids enjoy those CDs where it's all kids singing versions of the top hits on the radio? I have to say, every time my oldest sees these he gets very excited! There is just something about a CD by kids for kids that appeals to, well, k…

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Whatever Is Lovely: The Ultimate Coloring Worship Experience (A Review)

**Book received for review. All thoughts are my own.  Have you gotten the coloring bug yet? If you've already started coloring and are on the search for another great addition to your collection, you've come to the right review. If you've not yet started your addiction, I've got the …

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The Original Christmas Classics Anniversary Collector’s Edition Gift Set: A Review & Activities

**Product received for review. All thoughts are my own.  Christmas is almost here! And I don't know about your home, but in mine, the excitement is all around! We absolutely, positively love the holidays! We love the lights we love the music... we love it all. But perhaps my most favorite thing…

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The Importance of Reading For Girls { + a Faithgirlz Review}

**Thanks to Family Christian for sponsoring today's post. All thoughts are my own. From as early as I can remember, I have been a bit of a bookworm. While the other kids were running around riding bikes or playing tag, I could often be found sitting on the porch swing with my nose in a book. Whi…

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Family Fashions On a Budget {Tips & Sites to Help Your Family Look Great...Without Breaking the Bank}

**Post contains referral links. Yesterday, I shared some tips on how you can save money on your everyday household products, but that's not the only area in our lives that many of us tend to spend a lot. For many, the biggest money drainer can be fashion. Let's face it, we have to wear clot…

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3 Simple Tips To Help You Save Money #PINCHme

**Product received for consideration. All thoughts are my own. Anyone who knows me well knows that I hate spending money. I try not to splurge very often, and even on those daily must haves, I try to save whenever possible! Over the years, I've gotten pretty good at saving money and am constant…

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Have a Beary Merry Holiday with the Disney Princess: A Magical Pop-Up World {A Review & Giveaway}

Welcome to A Beary Merry Holiday Hop Hosted by  LeahSay's Views  and  Planet Weidknecht From December 15-January 1, participating bloggers are giving you the chance to win some great prizes! All giveaways are family friendly and valued at $25 or more! After you enter my giveaway, please visit the li…

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Pay It Forward with Post Surgery Gift Ideas from Family Christian #FCBlogger

**A huge thanks to Family Christian for sponsoring today's post and giving me the chance to pay it forward! "If you were given $50 to spend at Family Christian, how would you use it to pay it forward?" It's no secret by now, that I absolutely love being a Family Christian blogger a…

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