giving back • my world • raising giving children • bettering communities
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 1st, 2018 | 2 Comments »
Thanksgiving—I have been busy on Pinterest lately, pinning all my favorite holiday desserts and neighbor gift ideas to a board I created called "Holiday Yummies." I have found cute hot chocolate stirring spoons, creative cookies, fun fudge, and more.
As I was looking through my board, I…
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moms making a difference
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on September 28th, 2018 | 2 Comments »
I love sending flowers. They are an awesome pick-me-up to brighten anyone's day! I also love receiving them. But I'll be honest with you, my favorite time to receive them is not when I'm sick, especially if I'm in so much pain that I can't appreciate their beauty.
Recently, I…
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my world • raising giving children
by Mindy Lockard on September 14th, 2018 | 2 Comments »
Giving is fun, so make it that way. As a list lover, I know firsthand how easy it is to drive off into the sunset—just me and my list—leaving my family behind. However, when it comes to giving gifts, it's important to include our family and find out what they…
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inspiring moms! • me • my world • moms making a difference
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on May 12th, 2017 | 1 Comment »
My mom’s life here ended from a nine-month battle with melanoma cancer on October, 29th 2004 just after three in the afternoon. She took her last breath with her two sons close by her side and in the arms of her husband whom she loved and was married to for …
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giving back • my world • bettering communities
by AngEngland on April 20th, 2017 | No Comments »
School is almost over and the summer break is about to begin. And with five kids that is a lot of busy bodies to keep entertained. I always take this time to declutter my home and prepare for being home more often. Luckily, we have stores such as Goodwill to…
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my world • cultural awareness • family fun • travel
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 14th, 2016 | 3 Comments »
Belize—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…
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