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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

Want to make a Veteran uncomfortable? Just tell them ‘Thank You for Your Service’

Just what do you say to a Veteran to honor the sacrifices they have made for our country? Does “thank you for your service” come to mind? Do you know […]

November 11, 2015/0 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

What does it take to live a Great Life Story?

  Isn’t that quite the question? Just what does it take to live a great life story? I know it takes more than money, a beautiful house, comfortable lifestyle or high performing […]

November 6, 2015/2 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

5 Things Every Family Meeting Needs

I wouldn’t say last week was one of my better ones. My throat is scratchy from all the nagging and raising my voice (otherwise known as yelling) in frustration with […]

November 2, 2015/8 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

How To Find Joy When Parenting Teens

When our kids were little I read every parenting book I could get my hands on. I took classes, went to seminars and looked to friends for wisdom, all in […]

October 28, 2015/0 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Parenting

Too busy to volunteer tomorrow on Make A Difference Day?

Did you know that Make A Difference Day always falls on the 4th Saturday in October? Tomorrow’s nationwide event is the largest day of community service and volunteering across the USA. I hope […]

October 23, 2015/0 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Adventure, Blog

How to Make an Easy Rubber Band Camping Clothesline

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My creative Mother made me this handy clothesline out of rubber bands and we used it all of the time while on our RV journey around the USA. Want to […]

October 1, 2015/1 Comment/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Featured, Parenting

iParenting- Our Cell Phone Contract for kids!

Did you draw up a contract with your child before handing over that cell phone? A parent-child cell phone agreement is a great way to discuss expectations and individual accountability […]

September 18, 2015/3 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Healthy Living

Recipe for Homemade Strawberry Fruit Rollups

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What kid doesn’t love a fruit roll-up? Unfortunately, the prepacked ones sold in stores are full of ingredients our children don’t need to put in their bodies! These delicious homemade […]

September 16, 2015/0 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Blog, Travel

Why Your Family Needs to Visit NYC on 9/11

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We will never forget. As Americans, we will never forget the tragedies of Sept. 11, 2001, and our family will never forget spending the 13th anniversary of this day in […]

September 11, 2015/0 Comments/by Amy Carney
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Amy Carney
Adventure, Blog

Love Goes

I truly thought the book I’ve been reading was called Love Goes. I even told friends they needed to go buy it. Bob Goff’s bestseller is actually titled Love Does. […]

September 4, 2015/3 Comments/by Amy Carney
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