The Journey of a Jeweler / Category_family life

Frustrated.

Frustrated. That is how I would describe me right at this moment. Not quite discouraged...
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Back to School

Back to School

It's mid-August. That means Back to School specials are EVERY where. Pencils. Rulers....
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Traveling with Children across the country

Traveling with Children across the country

Travel time. Across the country. And with children. Am I ready for this? We are exci...
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Remind me by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood

I love Carrie Underwood. Granted, one reason I love her is because my daughter loves he...
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A Teenager, A Man Child and Drivers Training

A Teenager, A Man Child and Drivers Training

Wasn't it just yesterday? I swear, I only blinked. For a second. He looked like this 10...
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Strawberry Jam and how to bond your family

Strawberry Jam and how to bond your family

Last week I packed up my family, teenagers included, and drove to the strawberry farm. ...
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When tragedy strikes a reaction to the Grand Rapids murders

When tragedy strikes a reaction to the Grand Rapids murders

I have tried to be upbeat this morning. Tried to think of something clever to post. Bot...
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A Patriotic Fourth of July

A Patriotic Fourth of July

I love the Fourth of July, it tells me that yes, in fact, summer has begun! So, here's...
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When Do I Get to say "no"?

"Mama, why do you always say 'yes'?" Ouch. Do I? Really? Always? Am I operating out ...
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The Vision Board Reveal

The Vision Board Reveal

Three girls. Same assignment. Three very different Vision Boards. I LOVE that. Anneke ...
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How to create a Vision Board for Kids

How to create a Vision Board for Kids

Yes I'm a homeschool mom. This year was a really tough year. As my business grew, so di...
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80 years old never looked so good. Happy Birthday Mom.

80 years old never looked so good. Happy Birthday Mom.

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to be 80 years old. Where will you be? Wha...
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The family that BOWLS together

The family that BOWLS together

Looking for something to do with the kiddos this summer? What about bowling? It really...
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Before and After a story of hair

Before and After a story of hair

My middle daughter, Isabel, decided last year she wanted to grow out her hair to donate...
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Batting for the Fences are you ready to be an entrepreneur?

Batting for the Fences are you ready to be an entrepreneur?

I go to a lot of baseball and softball games. Four kids. Three play ball! I KNOW this g...
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Thankful Thursday and Happy Birthday to my Smallest Person Tahlia

Thankful Thursday and Happy Birthday to my Smallest Person Tahlia

On this Thankful Thursday, I am thankful for my "smallest person" who is celebrating he...
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A VERY Productive Unproductive Day

A VERY Productive Unproductive Day

Today I got NOTHING done. Well, nothing in terms of my business, that is. Okay, that's ...
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Creating a Time Capsule and What's NEW on the Bench

This post could be titled the "homeschool chronicles"! One of my children had the assi...
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Happy Birthday Dad

Today it's your birthday... and not just any birthday. It's your 80th birthday. How c...
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Sunday Reflection

It made me step back. It literally took my breath away. As I walked through the steps o...
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