Category: Raising Outsiders
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Well time flew right by
Hello everyone, We’ve been quiet here. Life became busy again. I became overwhelmed with it. I get pulled in other directions easily. When I get on track again I realize it’s been almost a year since we posted on a regular schedule. I would like to say I would get right back on track! However…
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God made Dirt and Dirt don’t Hurt
My favorite look on a child is a dirt covered face. Seriously seeing the little dirt lines on their cheeks just makes me melt. I spent my summers on the muddy banks of the Kaskaskia River. Digging in the banks where the craw daddies gathered and the fishin’ was good. When I wasn’t digging in…
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Big Brother
Jaydon never ceases to amaze me. They fight all the time and that drives me up a wall. However, their willingness to help their baby brothers or teach them is beyond measure. Jaydon will always be the big brother my kids need. He loves them so fiercely it sometimes brings him to tears. He was scared…
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Kickin’ It!
Cheyenne has been a blessing for us. Such amazing programs and resources for Autism and special needs. Since Raylan started school in January at the STRIDE learning center, we have been more involved with programs that will help our family grow. Tonight was the beginning of probably one of my favorite programs so far, Adaptive Soccer. Adaptive…
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Rules for camping with Kids
Recently I decided to adventure on a camping trip alone with my kiddos. Our family has had crazy busy lives since the start of summer and schedules haven’t lined up for a family camping trip. Our kiddos had yet to go camping and it’s almost the end of the summer! So I braved packing all…
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Outdoor Mom Academy-HLAW
Let me just tell you about Hike like a woman‘s Outdoor Mom Academy! I had the opportunity to be a student in the very first session of Outdoor mom academy and I truly enjoyed it. I found it to be helpful as a refresher in areas and to learn new things from other outdoor moms. Although…