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Daddy is Home

After years of toiling in the late evenings and sometimes even into the next day, daddy is finally home at a family friendly “normal” time and the kids could not be happier. My husband worked very strange hours over the past several years and it would be an understatement to say it had a somewhat undesirable effect on our family. Because he worked so long and so late, breakfast became the most important meal of the day (which it is anyway by virtue of its necessity) because it was often the only meal we shared. Because he worked so long … Continue reading →

Webinars on Tombstones, Brick Walls, Family Secrets, and More!

Genealogy webinars are wonderful. You can learn something new about genealogy without having to leave the comfort of your own home. Often, the webinars are free to attend. Or, if you wait a bit, you can watch the recorded version of it for free later on. Here are a few genealogy webinars that will be happening soon. On October 25, 2012, Ancestry.com LIVE will have a webinar called “Common Ground – What Family Secrets Can Be Uncovered in Cemeteries”. It will begin at 1:00 in the afternoon and end at 2:00 in the afternoon, EDT. You need to RSVP if … Continue reading →

Home Sweet Home

This past Monday I came back to my home in Wisconsin after a trip to Texas. My family went to see my 18-year-old son’s graduation from basic training with the Air Force. The eight weeks he was gone seemed to stretch on forever. But in the days leading up to the trip, I had so much on my mind in the way of packing and planning, that it diverted my thoughts at least somewhat. One of the goals that I had for this trip was to come back home to a clean house. I didn’t want to leave it in … Continue reading →

Tips For Making Working At Home More Workable

Working from home can be very rewarding, but it is not without its challenges. From the temptations of couch and kitchen to friends and family who think that you are available at the drop of a hat, potential pitfalls abound. Don’t let the challenges of working from home drive you back to the office, though. Here are a few handy tips for making home – based work work for you. Setting a work schedule has worked very well for me. Not only does it keep me on track as far as providing enough time to get my work done, it … Continue reading →

FHE with Small Children-Visiting a Retirement Home

One of the songs we have been learning in the primary program this year is Nephi’s courage. I just love this primary song, and honestly, it gets stuck in my head after every single Sunday. The chorus, “I will go. I will do. The things the Lord commands. I Know the Lord provides a way, He wants me to obey” is very catchy. So, we had a special family home evening at a local retirement home that is in our ward boundaries. Members of our ward take turns doing a FHE with them. Our little family has been asked a … Continue reading →

Coming Home From Vacation

Today was a travel and transition day for my family. This morning, we woke up in our hotel on Cape Cod. By bedtime, we were back home in Vermont. Transitions can be difficult for toddlers, and I could tell that today was a little rough for Dylan. He did his best, though, and I am proud of how well he has done this week with all of the new places, excitement, and different experiences. I am hoping that as we unpack and get settled back in to our home, Dylan will feel happy to be at home. I’m expecting that … Continue reading →

FHE with Small Children-Strengthening our Family

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I love when simple family home evenings make the best ones. That is my goal by sharing this FHE with Small Children series as often as possible. This past Monday night, we had a family home evening where my kids really listened, the lesson was short, and everyone got to participate. We started out talking about our own family. I asked my kids the following questions: Who is in our family? Do you think we have a happy family? Do we want to make our family stronger? I then told them about The Family: A Proclamation to the World. Since … Continue reading →

Having a Happy Summer Home

Having a happy summer home requires a leader, a visionary, or perhaps a mom to keep everything under control and flowing. Summer can be an easy time of the year, but it has it own challenges. Keep the following in mind to have a happy summer home. Realize that each person may have a different vision of summer. It is important to have a family meeting to determine what the expectations are for summer. Dad might want to spend most of the time working outside on projects, while Mom might want to do day trips, and the kids just want … Continue reading →

Top 10 Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About Reading: Family Bonding

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Do you want to get your kids excited about reading? If so, get ready for the countdown: ten days of ideas that will get you and yours into reading! Today’s challenge? Make reading into a family event. While all of the past suggestions that I’ve made apply to families, today’s ideas focus on reading as a family bonding time. Make a book of family stories, or collect memories from family members. One of my favorite school projects involved collecting stories from my grandfather. I’m sure that you have some family stories floating around. Even if they’re newer stories about what … Continue reading →

What to See at Story@Home 2012 on Friday

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There will be plenty of things for genealogists to check out at the upcoming Story@Home conference. It is going to be taking place March 9 and March 10, 2012, at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Here are a few of the many classes that you can attend. The Story@Home 2012 conference is described as something “that will change the way you see your stories and the world”. It is to help genealogists to make connections with their family members in new ways. On both Friday and Saturday, from 8:30 in the morning, to 6:00 in the evening, there … Continue reading →