Getting Back into Our School Routine

This week is the first full week of Back to School and while we have the typical routines down, there’s definitely some new things we are working on getting rolling. Aubrey is officially a middle schooler this year and it’s been a bit overwhelming for her. Locker combinations, only two minutes between classes, block schedules…I […]

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Planning Your Child’s Baptism

Baptizing your child is a special rite of passage for any Christian. The act of baptizing signifies that the child or adult accepts Christ as their God and signals their willingness to lead a righteous life. Royalty free photo Baptism is often a public declaration in a church that includes having loved ones attend the […]

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Picking a Bounce House for a Birthday Party

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Bounce houses, sometimes called bounce castles, are very popular featured to rent for kids parties, but how do you go about picking a bounce castle for a birthday party? There are several factors to consider when choosing the perfect inflatable for your event. Age of Your Guests One important element in choosing the right bounce […]

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Choosing your Child’s First Camera

Every photographer can remember his or her first camera.  Mine was a Kodak Instamatic that I was given along with a single role of 24 exposure black and white film for my 10th birthday.  I remember taking that camera around the house and yard, carefully composing and shooting what I was convinced were award-winning photos.  […]

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9 Easy Steps to Home Pest Prevention

Pests are unsightly and pose a health hazard. Before pests show up in your home, take these simple pest prevention steps to keep them away! In certain parts of the country, household pests pose more of a problem during the winter. Pests that normally thrive outside in warm weather, look for cozy homes where they […]

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