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Amy Carney
Blog, Featured, Parenting

4 Ways to Create Meaningful Traditions in a Glass Jar

We read about various simple traditions created within a glass jar. We love the ideas and we’re inspired to start, yet regular life gets in the way and somehow we never […]

February 7, 2017/6 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

You are dying. Live like it.

What if you knew you were going to die this year. Would that change the way that you lived? Would you make different choices and decisions in your family because […]

January 31, 2017/7 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

5 Reasons Your Kids Should Write Thank You Notes

Do you allow your children to receive gifts without any expectation of writing thank you notes in return? Is having your kids write thank you notes optional? How do I […]

January 23, 2017/4 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

The Power of $12

I consciously handed out Christmas cards last month to local friends to see how much I could save by forgoing stamps. It was a little experiment to bring awareness to […]

January 17, 2017/2 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

Design A Belief Board instead of a Vision Board

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Vision Boards are all the rage in the new year when people want to creatively visualize their dreams by cutting and pasting pictures and words to represent their goals in […]

January 10, 2017/1 Comment/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

My One Word for 2017 is…

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Here we are in the beginning of yet another year full of promise and hope. Have you noticed that you are already falling back into old habits? Have you chosen your […]

January 6, 2017/0 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Featured

10 Questions to Ask Yourself in the New Year

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Before You Plan Ahead, Reflect Back: 10 Questions to Review Your 2024 Before you dive into setting resolutions, goals, and dreams for the upcoming year, take a moment to pause […]

January 1, 2017/1 Comment/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Product Reviews

Hosting a Holiday Party? Celebrate with a Torani Soda Bar!

How much fun is this setup?  Thanks to Torani and their bright and colorful flavored syrups, our handcrafted soda bar was the hit of our recent adoption and Christmas parties.  A Torani Soda […]

December 23, 2016/0 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

5 Ways to Bring More Meaning to Your Christmas Tree

O Christmas tree. O Christmas tree. How lovely are thy ornaments… Every December, we find ourselves wrapped up in holiday traditions. My favorite ritual of the holiday season is adorning […]

December 16, 2016/2 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

Is Your Kid Entitled to the Exit Row?

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What’s the worst word someone could use to describe your child? There is a slew of cringe-worthy adjectives to choose from, but Entitled would be it for me. Spoiled brat 2019 […]

October 25, 2016/5 Comments/by Amy Carney
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