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The Good and Bad of Family Vacations – Misty’s Writing Update.
Hi friends, We are loving our whirlwind two-week trip visiting both sides of our huge families. Between my husband and I, we have fourteen siblings, most of whom are married and have kids. So you can imagine how crazy it is to try to see all of them in a couple of...
Ignore Grandma’s advice at your own risk. Be Prepared Tip #14
Hi friends, It was great to hear from those of you who lived in Nebraska! I'll be thinking of you next weekend when we make the drive back. The family trip is going really well and my daughter who just returned from her 18-month mission trip has really enjoyed...
We’re somewhere Nebraska today . . . or is it Wyoming? Misty’s Author Update.
Hi friends, I'm writing this ahead of time, because by the time Friday rolls around, I'll be in our minivan watching countryside swishing by out my window. We're driving out west to visit family for a couple of weeks and then leaving our daughter at college when we...
Do you still tell your mom where you’re going? Self-defense Tip #23
Hi friends, I hope you're enjoying your summer if you're on my side of the world. Those of you in the other hemisphere will cool weather . . . we're jealous!! 🙂 I've been loving my time with my daughter before we leave on a family trip next week. After a couple of...
After 18 months, my daughter is finally home! Plus grandbaby in Florida 🙂 Misty’s Writing Update.
Hi friends, This week was such an awesome one for our family! Lots of smiles and tears. 🙂 First, I had an amazing time with my son's family in Florida and got so much precious play and snuggle time with my granddaughter. The beach was gorgeous (and HOT!). Plus, we...
Poison Ivy Cures: What worked and didn’t work. Herbal Tip #8
Hi friends, This is the final installment of our Poison Ivy saga: a list of ideas to treat it. Thanks for all the suggestions you sent in. We tried most of them! 🙂 Treatments for poison ivy: Avoid and wash if you suspect any exposure at all. This has to come first....