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Episode 263 | Leading By Example

You are leading by example. We all are. Our children follow our lead and they definitely catch more than we 'teach' them. So how are you leading? I truly believe our kids are going to be taught how to be courageous in their life endeavors by watching us and how…

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Christian Family Activity: Hiding the Bible

When we moved into our new house at the beginning of last year, there was this weird wall that needed to stay there for support... but it was WAY TOO BIG. We didn't want that wall to block the entrance and the areas of the house that we spent…

March 4, 2019

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#AllwoodPartyOf6 Family Pictures in the Snow!

If you know me, you know I. LOVE. SNOW. When I used to work at a 9-5, I hated the snow because I had to drive in it! My job depended on it!! But now that I have the privilege and freedom to work from home, and be with my…

January 31, 2019

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The Ultimate Conflict: The Kids are off for Summer Break and YOU Work from Home

Ok maybe "ultimate conflict" isn't the best choice of words. Maybe I should have called this "10 ways to get work done while your little people are home from school". I know you love those amazing kiddos who call you mom or dad and I know you try to make the most out…

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Being a Working Mother

Since our kids were little, I have kept my boy's pacifiers in the coat pocket of my painting jacket that I wore to job sites every winter. This was my reminder when I worked in the field in my painting business that my MOST IMPORTANT work was at home. "Get…

December 13, 2017

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A love note to Mommas of small kiddos who are working from home….

Dear Mommas of small kiddos: I just want to just encourage you today. I can remember just a few short years ago when I was feeling like I would NEVER be able to focus totally on my business. I had this amazing business potential, but we had 3 precious small…

February 14, 2016

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Stitchfix delivery #8 – clothing for everyday, TV and videos

If you have followed my Facebook page for any length of time, you know that I'm a huge supporter of Stitchfix, the clothing delivery service for people who love clothes but hate to shop.... AND THAT'S TOTALLY ME. (this cold shoulder shirt and my jeans are Stitchfix in this…

January 17, 2016

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The way I start every new year……

I am obsessed with the week between Christmas and New Years. I don't work that week. Days run into one another. I become a complete sloth consuming nothing but movies and junk food and friends and family. It's hard to say if my hair even gets washed? It's my favorite week ever.…

January 6, 2016

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What do having a baby, buying a dog and starting a business all have in common???

I remember distinctly when we had our first baby. In my mind I had envisioned this newborn baby as all Kodak moments. Rocking sweetly. Cuddling. I had no idea that our first baby would be colicky, that he would not nurse well, that we would have to supplement with bottles, that he would…

December 28, 2015

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How my Son Changed my Business Forever

When my son Noah was born, HE made me a mother. Life has never ever been the same. I had no idea the sheer joy that motherhood would bring. At the time we had Noah, I had only had my Magic Brush painting business for a little over a year. During that…

December 14, 2015

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