Tag Archives: Motherhood

Crazy Stuff My Kids Say {and a rare-perfect redirect}

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Gina C.

Five-year-old Li’l Bro comes to the dinner table in nothing but his underoos and a play cowboy hat. “Yeehaw,” he declares matter-of-factly. Nine-year-old Big Bro erupts, “Don’t go in my room!” Li’l Bro: “I didn’t…” Me: “Umm… where did you … Continue reading →

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The Gospel In A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Victoria D.

One of the repeated bits of advice I hear for parents trying to instill the Word of God in their children’s lives is: “Put it in terms they will understand.” But, I never really expected that advice to play out … Continue reading →

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Scaling Mount Laundry {a reflection on motherhood}

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Gina C.

With two adults and three kids in our home, we produce five or more outfits to be laundered each day… Actually, more since we have pajamas and sports practice clothes & uniforms and such. If you’re a mom, you know … Continue reading →

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From Headaches to [Hallelujahs!]: Solutions for Struggles Over Homework

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Victoria D.

One of the best bits of advice I ever received as a Mom was that kids do well with a schedule. Boundaries lead to freedom – they really do. If your children know the ground rules they can be free … Continue reading →

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Eclectic Gifts {and how to love your family}

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Gina C.

Asheville is a totally artsy place, apparently an “upcoming hipster community”… whatever that means. Folks ’round here carry their own grocery bags & eat whole foods & have vegetable gardens in their backyards & don’t shave their legs & play … Continue reading →

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Welcoming Our Neighborhood Bloggers…

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Peter C.

So, for those of you coming to Our Neighborhood Blog on a regular basis, you may have noticed a change… Oodles World would like to officially welcome our guest mom bloggers, Tracy L., Diane R., and Jenn H. to Our … Continue reading →

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Did I Forget To Take Care Of Someone?

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Tracy L.

This post is by Tracy L. contributing author to Our Neighborhood Blog. Tracy is a wife and mother and writes a blog: Adoption Journey (bringinghomeboylaroy.blogspot.com) which tells the unfolding story her family’s path of adoption. When I was pregnant with our twins over … Continue reading →

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