Category Archives: In The News

DVD Giveaway at MInTheGap

Posted on December 13, 2007 by Mary

MInTheGap is having a contest! He is giving the winner a free DVD called The League of Grateful Sons. This movie, put out by Vision Forum, details the legacy left by the fathers of World War 2…follow the movie title … Continue reading →

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Skipping the Fast Food

Posted on October 26, 2007 by Mary

Every mom has been there. We had chiropractor appointments at 11:45 A.M. today. Before that, we picked up my oldest daughter’s reading glasses and rushed through several errands. No time for lunch at home. And the Donna Reed in me … Continue reading →

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January: Get Organized Month

Posted on January 2, 2007 by Mary

Yes, January is “Get Organized Month”. I love being organized. I’m all for organization. It makes life so much easier…doesn’t it? Disclaimer: I don’t struggle with organization, I struggle with maintaining the organization! The NY Times “Saying Yes to Mess” is a feel-good … Continue reading →

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Dr. Phil’s Take on Homeschoolers

Posted on November 24, 2006 by Mary

Ha. Thanks to Gina, I’m onto him. Dr. Phil, that is. For those of you that wonder what the big deal is, go read “The Homeschool Scuttle”…or save yourself an hour and read the highlights of the article here. Dr. … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Project For You

Posted on November 15, 2006 by Mary

Earlier this month, I posted at the Weekend Kindness site: Kindness to Kids. In it I shared several ideas on a way to reach out this Christmas. Whether you take on this project as an individual, as a family, a 4H community … Continue reading →

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Let It Rain

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Mary

If you’re interested, MInTheGap has posted Let It Rain on his website…written by yours truly! He adds new articles several times a day, all current event types with a Christian bent. Worth checking out!

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Picket Fences and Marriage

Posted on July 20, 2006 by Mary

In a strangely generous gesture, I allowed my oldest two to wait up for their daddy last night. He didn’t get home till almost 11 P.M. Yeah,we waited supper on him. Neither dh or I grew up eating around a … Continue reading →

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