Category: Family
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A New Novella Releases in November! “Christmas on a Mission”!
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COMING SOON!! I’m so excited about my upcoming Christmas Novella “Christmas on a Mission”! It speaks to my teacher heart, my crafty-side, my love for yummy sweets, decorating, and my desire to live intentionally knowing we have a mission in life. Fitting Christmas in a shoe box has been…
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Marriages Up in Smoke
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No one gets married with the intent of getting divorced…I take that back. Leanna and Garrison, the characters in my latest novel, “Up in Smoke” do. And actually, I’ve heard stories of other couples that have done the same thing. Crazy, right? But, for the most part, I’d say it’s…
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Building a Strong Marriage: Happiness Isn’t the Goal in Marriage
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When the wedding is over, and the guests go home, married-life starts. Many of my friends, including myself, are or were military wives. We know homecomings, military balls, ceremonies, and mandatory fun events are not the whole of our marriage. These happy times are mixed in with the, well, the…
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The 1888 Journal: Mysteries & Entries part 1
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Awhile back I came across this pocket-sized journal at an antique store in Nashville, dated 1888. HAD to have it! It inspired the post The Journal and the Journey: The One Who Knows the Way, but it hasn’t stopped inspiring or intriguing me. I’ve kept the little book on my…
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Sermon Notes for Kids: Helping Your Kiddos Grow in their Faith
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I grew up in church. Every Sunday and Wednesday. Summer programs too. And I’m grateful for my upbringing and foundations of faith. Now, I wasn’t the most quiet child during church service. Dad pecked my head a time or two–kept me in line. Kept me from squirming, doodling on the…
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Pumpkin Flavored What? 5 Ways to Add Pumpkin to Your Family Meals
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I’ve noticed no matter what I’m writing about, my characters end up in the kitchen making something that sounds delicious, and I always end up trying out the recipe, like petit fours (miniature cakes) Whitleigh in The Wounded Warrior’s Wife rocks. Sad to say those sweet treats turned out better in my…
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Helping Kids Cope with Deployment
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September 11th means many things to Americans–many things we aren’t even able to put into words. It’s been 14 years. Doesn’t seem like it. I’ve often thought it strange that my children cannot remember a time when our country hasn’t been at war, nor do they quite grasp why their…
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4 Reasons to Host A Backyard Bible Club
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Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog! My name is Hannah Conway, Army wife for more than a decade, and the author of The Wounded Warrior’s Wife, and Wedding a Warrior from Olivia Kimbrell Press. This summer, our family hosted our very first Backyard Bible Club! We want to share…
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Never Go to the Grocery Store Again: Whole Foods Living Challenge & GIVEAWAY!
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The Whole Foods Life Without Ever Going to the Grocery Store Again! Challenge & Giveaway! Use the giveaway tools button at the bottom of the post to enter to win The Homemade Pantry by Alana Chernila Your email address is ONLY used to notify a winner. J Never going to…
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4 Tips for Planning a LEGO Birthday Party
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Welcome, Dear Readers! This year I’ve set out to get to know you better, hear your story, what God’s done or doing in your life, lessons learned, trials, triumphs, recipes, and fun projects. I want to hear what you have to say, and so do a whole host of others. Today we welcome…