Today is Military Spouse Day! As a military wife who also grew up in a military family, I learned at an early age that gatherings, from formal ceremonies to backyard picnics, all have special meaning to military families. The recipes, traditions and fellowship are something to be cherished and passed down. Author Carolyn Quick Tillery, [...]

Posted on May 8th, 2009 by Char
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One of the things I like most about American Girl dolls is the stories that are written around each of the dolls, especially the historical dolls, like Samantha: An American Girl (The American Girls Collection/Boxed Set). Yesterday they announced the retirement of one of their most popular dolls, Samantha, and have set up a site [...]

Posted on October 14th, 2008 by Char
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Motherhood is not a sport, nor is it a contest, although if you look at society today, you might just think so! Jen Singer, an amazing Mother of two and author of the FUNNIEST book I have read recently, has got the answer. In her new book, You’re a Good Mom (and Your Kids Aren’t [...]

Posted on April 7th, 2008 by Char
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