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Spread Kindness

Be a good example for our children. Share your kindness every day, even if it's a small gesture.

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Make a Change

"It's not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It's our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless." - L. R. Knost Amen!! The Proverb "It takes a village to raise a child" is definitely true. Children watch and overhear… Continue reading Make a Change

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Unplug Your Life

"If we do not unplug we may miss the small still voice." - M. Russell Ballard Much to my husband's dismay, I am not one to have my phone with me constantly "just in case" I receive a text, call, or alert for a new post on Facebook or Instagram. If it's important, they'll leave… Continue reading Unplug Your Life

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Monday Thankfulness

Today I am thankful. Thankful for my lovely family and that we are healthy. I genuinely admire my amazing husband for being the devoted father that my cherished son and I are so lucky to have in our lives. Our incredible jobs naturally take us away from spending all our time with our adorable son,… Continue reading Monday Thankfulness

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Adoption 101

Infertility affects an overwhelming number of people. According to resolve.org, 1 in 8 couples (or 12% of married women) have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. (2006-2010 National Survey of Family Growth, CDC) When dealing with infertility, it seems like you are the only one, but it also seems like the numbers should be… Continue reading Adoption 101