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Sensory Tissue Box

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Sensory Tissue Box (Timberdoodle Review)

This week’s Timberdoodle review is for something called a Sensory Tissue Box. It’s a simple concept: a plush, velveteen box stuffed with 15 squares of fabric in bright colors and different textures. If I’m honest, I must admit I’d never have given this toy a second glance had the company not asked me to review it. But after watching how…
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God Bless the USA Coloring Page

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God Bless the USA Coloring Page

Since Independence Day is only a week away, today I’m sharing our God Bless the USA Coloring Page. I know I normally post scripture verses to color on Sundays. But this page is more of a short prayer for our country. It’s an acknowledgement both of whence our blessings have come in the past and of the only One who…
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Independence Day Word Scramble

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Independence Day Word Scramble

Today, I’m sharing another of our free printable word scrambles. The Fourth of July is right around the corner, so I thought an Independence Day Word Scramble might be in order. Try your hand at deciphering mixed-up revolutionary-themed words like these: Cameria Ketums Exitglonn Trybile Noxitata You have your choice of printing the full-page version of this game (above). Or…
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60-Minute Bread

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Simple 60-Minute Home-Baked Bread

Every summer, my kids and I purpose to do more baking. My daughter Rachel found the perfect starter recipe for bread baking a few years back (via La Fuji Mama) and we’re pulling it out again this month. It’s super simple and makes two crusty, delicious loaves in about an hour – start to finish. 60-Minute Bread Ingredients: To download…
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Stabilo Pencils

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Stabilo Pencils (Another Timberdoodle Review)

The Stabilo Pencils I’m reviewing this week for Timberdoodle were a huge hit, both with my children and with my grandchildren. The pencils were much thicker than I was expecting, but their stubby shape and thick wooden casing made them virtually indestructible. And with 18 bright, creamy colors to choose from, there were plenty to go around. The kids didn’t…
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31-Day Reading Challenge Game for Kids

Summer reading is in full swing! My younger kids and grandkids are busily checking off time and titles in all the various Reading Rewards Programs their parents have signed them up for. But along with the standard time logs to which they’ve grown accustomed, they have another fun way to track their progress this year with my brand new 31-day…
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50 Ways to Get Organized

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50 Ways to Get Organized

I have another of my 50-Things lists for you today. This one I call 50 Ways to Get Organized. Read on, then let me know what you think! 50 Quick and Easy Ways to Get Organized Make your bed daily It takes less than a minute and instantly makes your room look more organized Toss junk mail immediately Don’t set…
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He Will Forgive Coloring Page

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He Will Forgive Coloring Page

Forgiveness. It’s something we all need, and something God freely offers to those who put their faith in Him. Which is the topic of our brand new He Will Forgive Coloring Page. I hope you will download your free copy today and meditate on God’s goodness as you color. For His Word promises: “If we confess our sins, he is…
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May Reads

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Then Sings My Soul (& More May Reads)

I finished four books in the month of May. That is, I read three and wrote one, a devotional journal for hymn lovers (like me!) called Then Sings My Soul. Keep reading for more details on all four titles. The 4 books I read in May: The Penderwicks on Gardam Street We finished another installment in the Penderwick series, which…
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Little Artist Sticker Medley

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Little Artist Sticker Medley (Timberdoodle Review)

I’m back with another Timberdoodle review. This week, three of my grandkids helped me try out Djeco’s new Little Artist Sticker Medley. The kit contains everything you need to complete four different scenes, including a wordless instruction booklet that gives step-by-step directions even the littlest kids can follow easily. My grands could hardly wait to get their hands on this…
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Conversation Starters for Book Lovers

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Conversation Starters for Book Lovers

It’s been awhile since I’ve published any of my free printable dinnertime discussion prompts, but since summer reading programs are now in full swing, I thought a few Conversation Starters for Book Lovers might be in order. Our family loves to read. We read lots of books aloud — even though our children are mostly grown now. But we also…
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50 Best Picture Books

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50 Picture Books Every Child Should Read

For me, one of the hardest parts of moving is sorting through my books. I love books and would prefer to keep them all, but as our new place doesn’t have the shelf space our old one did, I’m having to let some go. This week, I’m paring down our vast collection of children’s books. But there are boxes of…
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We stopped in Indianapolis to admire the beautiful We stopped in Indianapolis to admire the beautiful capitol building, but our boys spent their time  admiring something else….  13,000 female athletes were in town for the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship this week. Talk about perfect timing!  #flandersfamilytravels
Heading off on another grand new adventure today — this time to Indiana, with a stop in Little Rock for dinner at The Mellow Mushroom. Yum! #flandersfamilyeats #flandersfamilytravels #roadtrip
Because it’s more fun to watch blockbuster movie Because it’s more fun to watch blockbuster movies in costume (even if the character you’re dressed as was killed off in the first film of the franchise).  #jurassicworlddominion #topgunmaverick #summermovies #familyfun
It’s official. We sold our house last Friday. If It’s official. We sold our house last Friday. If you need a good realtor, @jonirudak is AMAZING!
Well, we put our house on the market, and it sold Well, we put our house on the market, and it sold in 3 days. So after 5 1/2 years in this happy home, we’ll begin moving out this week.  #godisgood but #movingishard
We love our sweet girl. I’m not sure why anyone We love our sweet girl. I’m not sure why anyone as gregarious as Rebekah finds this “don’t talk to me” meme so hilarious (see my last post for pictures), as she is an amazing conversationalist and always has been.  I even thought about stitching a disclaimer on the back of the Christmas sweater (my gift to her) that read: “These dogs may be anti-social, but I love meeting new people, so introduce yourself!”  #strikeupaconversation
So a couple of months before Rebekah graduated fro So a couple of months before Rebekah graduated from nursing school, her sister/roommate Bethany came up with a plan that the whole family should memorialize her accomplishment with hand-crafted gifts featuring a meme that — for whatever reason — totally cracks Bekah up. Here’s the results of our labors ( minus the doggie-embellished flower pot Beth gave her early. I didn’t get a picture of that one). 
Next batch of photos, I’ll share Bekah’s reaction to the gifts. Spoiler: She loved them!.  #flandersfamilycreates
Mother’s Day 2022 — Enjoying dinner at Samuel Mother’s Day 2022 — Enjoying dinner at Samuel and Bekah’s house while they’re still in Tyler. They’ll be leaving in August for a job in San Antonio. We’re excited for them, but a little sad for us, as it’s been so nice having them close. ❤️
Celebrating our newest UTTyler graduate 👩‍🎓: We couldn’t be prouder of our tender-hearted Rebekah. She loves the LORD, cares deeply about others, and is going to make a fantastic nurse. Keep up the good work @flander.7 ❤️❤️  #classof22 #uttyler #nursingschool
I’m finally getting around to posting a few pics I’m finally getting around to posting a few pics from our family’s recent stay in Cleburne (with a day trip to the Fort Worth Zoo).  There are so many fun, free things to do in Cleburne! Our favorite? The free community showing of the at the @laylandmuseum of the classic film Charade (starring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant) with free popcorn, saltwater taffy, and bottled root beer provided by @trovatostreet. What a treat! We’re so glad our trip coincided with this monthly event.  #flandersfamilytravels

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