Getting Started in the Adoption Process

4 Jan posted by

The process of adoption can be overwhelming. Below are some tips for those who may be considering adoption or those in the early stages of the process. • Educate yourself about the different types of adoptions out there (ex. domestic, international, special needs and foster care.) • Decide which type of adoption is right for [...]


Filed Under: Adoption, Parenting

Adoption Books for Kids

3 Dec posted by

Once again, please welcome Makisha Howell, who will be contributing to the Mom squad on the topic of Adoption! Adoption can be hard to understand, especially if you are kid.  Below are adoption related books which can offer a better understanding for young children. I Wished for You: An Adoption Story by Marianne Richmond This [...]


Filed Under: Children's Literature, Parenting

Crafting with Niki – The Perfect “Fall Back” Gift

23 Nov posted by

Have you ever realized the night before a big party that you forgot someone on your gift list?  Or gotten invited at the last minute to a Christmas party and have no hostess gift to bring?  I have discovered the perfect gift that can be put together in about an hour.  Handmade coasters!  Pair them [...]


Filed Under: Tips, Tricks & Info

The Wellness Center/Birthday Party Options

18 Nov posted by

We have an excellent resource right at our fingertips that I don’t think a lot of families are aware of. Usually around Fall and Winter I start thinking of creative ideas for birthday parties for our kids that have birthdays in this season.This year I didn’t have to panic because I absolutely love having birthday parties at [...]


Filed Under: For Kids and Families

Freebie Friday: Pancakes Breakfast at Applebee’s

14 Nov posted by

In the summer of 2009, one college student uttered the words, “I really want to go to Nicaragua.” At that moment, the wheels were set into motion!  With some divine intervention, a few phone calls and lots of prayers, a scouting team was sent from Living Water Christian Fellowship (LWCF) in September. They were very [...]


Filed Under: Charity Events, Giveaways and Contests

November: National Adoption Month

1 Nov posted by

Thanks so much to Makisha Howell for writing this guest post about National Adoption Month! As an adoptive parent November is a special month for my family. Not only is it the anniversary of the adoption of my little boy, but it is National Adoption Awareness Month. National Adoption Awareness Month celebrates all aspects of [...]


Filed Under: Parenting

Crafting with Niki: Cookie Plate

27 Oct posted by

What a fun, inexpensive way to create a festive cookie plate! I made this fall plate for under $4! I plan on making a few Christmas plates to use when I give cookies away.


Filed Under: Tips, Tricks & Info

Our Rescue Dog Experience

25 Oct posted by

This summer we decided  that it was time to make room in our family for a new addition… a dog. We have been dog owners in the past, and have done the “puppy thing.”  After much discussion, we decided there simply was not enough room in our schedules to housebreak (or chew-proof) a puppy, so [...]


Filed Under: Charity Events

Giving and Sharing: Creating A Way of Life

21 Sep posted by

In May of 2009, I had the opportunity to take my eleven-year-old daughter with me on a work-related trip to Uganda, East Africa.  I had no idea how much it would change her perception of the world and my perception of her.  While we were there, we spent most of our time serving the people [...]


Filed Under: Tips, Tricks & Info

Crafting with Niki – Button Bookmarks

23 Aug posted by

It’s never to early to start thinking about Christmas. To be perfectly honest, I have the first of my Christmas shopping coming in the mail this week.  Gasp.  I know.  This is actually a late start ;o  For me, Christmas shopping is about a six-month ordeal.  I bargain shop and pick up things as I [...]


Filed Under: Parenting
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