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Motherhood

Book Recommendation: Together Growing Appetites for God by Carrie Ward

Monday, contributing writer Jen from This Gal’s Journey encouraged you with the words: this, too, shall pass. I found her post so encouraging, and I couldn’t help but think that this would be a perfect time to tell you about one of my new favorite books from an everyday mama like you and me. If …

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Establishing Toddler Routines

Crying fits of rage and fist pounding erupted in the corner by the bookshelf, as my toddler embarked on yet another temper tantrum in a long line of other temper tantrums. What is it with all these temper tantrums? This Mommy was at her wits end and it wasn’t even 9am yet. As I reflected …

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Preschool Outdoor Activities Where It's Okay to Get Messy - Intentional By Grace

Preschool Outdoor Activities: Where It’s Okay to Get Messy

Gooey. glunky, greasy, gloppy. These words usually make kids grin with glee while mothers fret, thinking anxiously of the new pillows they just bought for the couch. These words have the habit of tracking their way through the house, leaving an unforgettable mark on everything a mother values. On the other hand, these child-friendly adjectives …

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10 Reasons We Opted to Give Birth at a Birth Center

There are few things more special than the birth of a brand new life. The miracle of life never ceases to amaze me. We start out as a little tiny dot, no bigger than the period at the end of this sentence, and then we transform into this person, this life, this wonder. The birth …

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Busy bags are a great way for a little extra structure while still having fun. Here are 7 busy bag ideas to engage your 12-18 month old. | IntentionalByGrace.com

7 Busy Bags to Engage Your Toddler {12-18 months}

Busy bags are a great way for a little extra structure while still having fun! Here are 7 busy bag ideas to engage your 12-18 month old. Samuel, who is just shy of sixteen months old, loves to learn. He’s always busy discovering, playing, and exploring. He’s not one to play all day in the …

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When have you announced your pregnancies to others? Do you feel like it was out of discernment or fear? Here are the new rules for announcing a pregnancy.

New Rules for Announcing a Pregnancy

When have you announced your pregnancies to others? Do you feel like it was out of discernment or fear? Here are the new rules for announcing a pregnancy. This is a guest post from Brenda at Raising Girls Well. The double line showed up before I could even put the stick down – the stick that …

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Intentional Conversations: Teaching Your Baby Sign Language

Welcome back to another week of Intentional Conversations! Today, I want to talk about how to have intentional conversations with your babies. I’ve found it surprisingly easy to teach Samuel simple baby sign language in order for him to clearly communicate his needs. I started showing him signs when he was about seven months old. …

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How to Intentionally Select the Best Books for Your Children

Today we have a guest post from Ashley at Tips4Mom.com. This is a woman after my own heart. Well, actually, God’s, but I really love this post (and her blog, oh my gosh, I love her blog). If you know me, then you know I adore books. My son has more books than most kids, …

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12 Indoor Toddler Activities {12-18 months}

Are you looking for ways to entertain your one year old? Here are 12 indoor toddler activities for your 12-18 month old that he or she will love! Samuel is growing so fast. The time between baby and toddler is far too short. The days of the first smile, the first laugh, the first roll, …

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Someone Turned Uno and We Had a Party - Intentional By Grace

Someone Turned UNO and We Had a Party

Everyone says it, and generally, I don’t like to say what everyone else says (I’m a rebel like that), but man, I can’t believe my baby just turned one! It truly feels like just yesterday that we were announcing his arrival into this world. Now, here I sit, reminiscing this last year and praising God …

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DIY Advent Calendar - Intentional By Grace

DIY Advent Calendar for Broke People Who Line Dry Their Clothes

Update: This post has been very popular! So I thought I would create a free printable to go along with your advent calendar! You can download your free advent activities printable here: Free Advent Activities Printable. Looking for more advent activity ideas? You can find my 2012 Advent Activities (with FREE printable) here.  ——————————————————————————- You’ll have to bear …

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3 things you can do when life feels too hard

3 Things You Can Do When Life Feels Hard

Do you ever feel like life is just too hard? Here are three things you can do right now that will help. The rain was pelting against the window. Scripture memory songs screeched through the speakers. Fingers typed on a keyboard trying to meet a deadline. A baby cried in the background longing for Mommy …

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