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Family Travel to Belize: Xunantunich Ancient Mayan Ruins

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Getting an insider’s view during our family travel is so much better than exploring on our own as tourists. We have found that local’s advice helps us ensure our vacations are both fun and educational.

Troy’s parents, who are doing missionary work for our church in Belize, came through in a big way, helping us plan our family vacation.

The agenda for day 1? Visiting Xunantunich, ancient Mayan ruins about an hour and a half north of Belize …

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Betty Crocker-Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies-Recipe-Dessert Cookie Recipe: Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

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When I was pregnant with my youngest, I was addicted to Baskin Robbins Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. I love that particular flavor to this day. So, when I hosted my first cookie exchange… in mid December and my sister Brooke walked in with a plate full of Mint

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Family Travel to Belize: San Pedro Transportation, Accommodations, and Restaurants

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Otherwise known as Ambergris Caye, or as Madonna sang out: “La Isla Bonita,” San Pedro Belize, with its warm Caribbean air and aquamarine water, is the perfect vacation spot for family travel, especially in the middle of winter during their dry season.

Transportation to San Pedro
To get to

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Mother and Son-Jyl Johnson Pattee-Family-Priorities-Time Management Healthy Living: Dealing With Epilepsy and Toxemia During Pregnancy

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I played a lot of things when I was a child. School. I was always the teacher. Hospital. I was always the nurse. And family. I was always the mom…. Sense a theme here? Yes! I loved to be in charge. And being in charge meant that

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Family Organization: 7 Apps, Websites, and Online Tools for Busy Moms

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I am the last person who should be writing this post. But you know what they say: The teacher learns the most. And, I definitely need to do a little learning on the topic of organization.
My husband, @troypattee…, has pretty much put me on a grocery shopping

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Confetti Squares Appetizer Recipe New Year’s Eve Appetizer Recipe: Confetti Squares

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You know an appetizer is a family favorite when you invite everyone over for Christmas dinner two hours early so they have time to get their fill while still leaving room in their tummies for the major holiday feast ahead….
But why wait until next Christmas to try them?

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IMG_4657 Sewing: Sharing Talents Your Kids Will Appreciate

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Not being the crafty type, I never realized how much I would come to appreciate sewing. But all things DIY remind me of my mom and her resourceful, creative spirit. She is truly magical—a Mary Poppins type of a mom… and seems to be able to create things out

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African Child-Kenya-Kisumu Foreign Aid: Reasons Why Moms Should Add Foreign Aid to Africa to Their Lives

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Let’s get honest, shall we? I’ll let you in on some thoughts in the forefront of my mind.
Talk about foreign aid feels overhwhelming.
I’m a busy mom just trying to raise happy and healthy kids. Somtimes, I can barely extend my focus beyond the walls of my own home,…

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Advent Calendar Motherhood: Don’t All Good Moms Shop at Joann’s and Buy Wilton Products?

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About a month ago, we sent out a survey to our readers and online community. Not surprising to us, they wanted more craft and food… posts. And for a good reason. Whether you craft or spend any time at all in the kitchen, DIY pics and food photos are eye

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Chocolate-Gift Ideas for Christmas-Neighbor Gifts Kids Activities: Chocolate Gifts for the Neighbors

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Chocolate. Christmas. Community. Children. All of these things are what I love about the holiday season. So, what could be more perfect than combining all four—kids activities, including homemade gift ideas for the neighbors made of chocolate?
Last night, my kids and I were in an edible arts and crafts…

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