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StarLux Games: The Perfect COVID Family Game

May 3, 2020

I received a Starlux Glow Battle Game in exchange for this post, however all views expressed are my own. We’re going on six weeks of a shelter-in-place stay-home executive order here in the state of Oregon. And for a family of five with two, full-time working parents and three kids navigating Crisis Survival School, things […]

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November is Adoption Month and M2M Wants to Hear From YOU

October 2, 2017

Next month is November and that means National Adoption Month! Every November I devote the whole month on Made to Mother™ for adoption stories, and I this year is no different! Get ready for a whole 30 days of stories that honor adoption…Birth mothers, adoptive mothers, adoptees, adoption-related organizations, and anyone else with a story about […]

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3 Kid-Friendly Dog Training Games – Guest Post by Matthew

September 4, 2017

This post contains affiliate links from third parties. I have been compensated to include them. Getting the kids involved with training the family pet is an excellent learning opportunity. It also gives them a chance to see your dog in a new way – as an intelligent being capable of interactive communication. Basic training principles […]

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Count by Moments, Not by Minutes – Guest Post by Megan from Everyday Pearls

July 10, 2017

Moments matter. Life is full of them. The ones that surprise you and the ones that excite you. The ones that sadden you and the ones that make you mad. Then there are the ones that you want to hold onto and remember forever. As mommas, we know each day flies by. When we take […]

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The Father’s Arms – Guest Post by Janice from Renew Our Hearts

June 26, 2017

He tends His flock like a shepherd.  He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young.” Isaiah 40:11 What a comforting image.  Our Abba Father holds us so close in His arms that He nestles us right next to His heart.  Why is […]

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Frugal Family Splurging with Groupon Coupons

June 12, 2017

This post has been sponsored by Groupon Coupons. I have received compensation to share this content. As a family living on a single income so I can stay home with our three children, we are always looking to save money in everyday costs while still being able to live a fun lifestyle. One of the […]

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5 Awesome Reasons to Take Your Kids Camping

March 3, 2017

Camping is a lot of work, especially if you are going with children. You’ve got to prepare a lot, set up the camp, and then clean up everything. However, camping also teaches your kids a lot of important skills. Here are five reasons why you should take your kids camping: 1. Allows Kids to Connect […]

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8 Life Skills that Science Teaches Children – Guest Post by Marcus from PsySci.co

December 8, 2016

The one thing that unifies all parents is that they always want what is best for their kids. Even the most authoritative parents who might not always show their affection are constantly working behind the scenes to provide their child the best imaginable future. But when it comes to what academic path a child should […]

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National Adoption Month Series – An Anonymous Birth Mother Story

November 28, 2016

As a scared, pregnant and unmarried nineteen-year-old, I didn’t know much, but I did know love wasn’t enough. If I could have made my decision based on that sole factor, I would be telling a different story today. However, the wisest choice the teenage me made was to find a couple who would shower my […]

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National Adoption Month Series – Gerrianne’s Birth Mother Story

November 1, 2016

In the spring of 1987 I discovered I was pregnant. I was 29 and already a single mom of three active boys, living off public assistance in low income housing, with plans to attend college full-time to major in Social Work. I have always been a firm believer in the Pro-Life Movement and of life beginning at conception; […]

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Hi! I'm Wynter. Wife to Jonathan and mama to Chloe, Adaya and Liam. I am a writer, artist, MarCom professional, freelance editor, and an avid gardener, TV lover and chocolate-covered cherries addict. Come back here each week for new, powerful stories of motherhood from real moms across the mother spectrum. Read More…

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