Tag Archives: family

Time Well Spent by Nancy J. Farrier

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Nancy J. Farrier

This past week we had our first ever family vacation. We went to Southern California with our five kids and their families. We rented a house that would hold all of us—although we could have used more than two bathrooms … Continue reading →

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February Book Release by Tara Randel

Posted on February 11, 2019 by tararandel

Greetings! This month I’m excited to announce my newest book release from Harlequin Heartwarming. His Honor, Her Family, is book two in the Meet Me At the Altar series. I’ve love writing this series so much and wanted to share … Continue reading →

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Those Christmas Moments by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 19, 2018 by juliearduini

Most of our family are fans of the show, The Office. We’re that classic meme where someone finishes watching The Office on Netflix and isn’t sure what to watch next. The answer? Re-start The Office. Recently we came to the … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2018 by Tara Randel

Posted on December 10, 2018 by tararandel

           I  wanted to take this time to wish all the wonderful readers of this blog a very Merry Christmas. It’s a beautiful time of the year to wish others well, spend quality time with family and friends and maybe … Continue reading →

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Wishing You The Best by Tara Randel

Posted on November 19, 2018 by tararandel

  Can you believe Thanksgiving week is upon us? I must admit, October blew by and I thought I had a handle on November, but here we are. Ready for turkey day! This year I’m cooking. I love the tradition … Continue reading →

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How I Spent My Summer by Julie Arduini

Posted on August 22, 2018 by juliearduini

I know, it’s still August. However, I have one child already in his first week of his fall semester, and the second child starts Monday. I’ve seen a couple leaves in transition and I already bought cider. Time for fall, … Continue reading →

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Spoiled Children Don’t Grow by Julie Arduini

Posted on February 8, 2017 by juliearduini

It seems like so many people I love are in a holding pattern, circling the runway to promises fulfilled. As a parent, I underestimated how shattering this would be. When the kids were little, their safety and prayer they would … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Emotional Perspective Through Prioritizing

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Jennifer Slattery

Last semester, I spent a good forty minutes each day listening to someone tell me all about their friend drama. My response was always the same: Sounds like you need different friends. Now granted, I was speaking to a teen, … Continue reading →

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2017 Word of the Year: Transformation by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 28, 2016 by juliearduini

Some do resolutions, I do word of the year. Around September I start praying and watching for confirmation. Sometimes the words come later in the year, and I’ve had them as early as October. That was the case for this … Continue reading →

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Christmas Greetings

Posted on December 22, 2016 by tararandel

Here’s wishing you a joyful Christmas. Let us celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ the King, God’s perfect gift. I pray you have a wonderful holiday season with your family and enjoy special time with loved ones. Take time to … Continue reading →

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The Wrapped Christmas Movies by Julie Arduini

Posted on December 14, 2016 by juliearduini

I glanced at the post most likely on Facebook or Pinterest and kept scrolling. Our eighteen year old, loyal in keeping and creating traditions, showed me the same post and announced he was going to do it. What’s our new … Continue reading →

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Traditions by Tara Randel

Posted on December 8, 2016 by tararandel

The holidays are a special time of the year, a time we spend with family and friends enjoying each other’s company and counting our blessings. There are certain Christmas traditions I keep repeating each year. When I was growing up, … Continue reading →

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The Introvert Inlaw by Julie Arduini

Posted on July 13, 2016 by juliearduini

I didn’t have a definition for the longest time, but in recent years it became very obvious I’m not just an introvert, I’m an introvert’s introvert. People who don’t know me well find this odd because they have seen me … Continue reading →

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Great Staycation Idea from Odyssey Adventure Club by Julie Arduini

Posted on June 15, 2016 by juliearduini

I want to say something brilliant. Something that hasn’t been said about all the tragedy in Orlando (first with Christina Grimmie’s murder, and of course, the horrific events at the Pulse) that would be akin to wrapping a favorite blanket … Continue reading →

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Get Away by Tara Randel

Posted on April 28, 2016 by tararandel

  My daughter and I just got back from a quick trip to the Disney Parks in Orlando. Not only did I get to spend time with one of my favorite people, I also took time off to rest my … Continue reading →

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