7 Teens/tweens, 2 Adults, 1 Island, No Ferries…our first camping experience!

I never understood it, shoot, if I’m being honest, I thought they were all crazy. What kind of a person volunteers to leave their climate-controlled home with a private bathroom, a fully stocked fridge, freezer, wifi, and all the modern-day accommodations they work so hard to provide their family and go live in the great outdoors for a week? To me that sounded like pure nonsense, borderline insanity. Vacations should require less work, not more. Why pack towels, air mattresses, sheets, pots, pans, coolers, etc.? Why not save yourself time, energy, and bug bites and just stay home? After an impromptu extended stay on an island with 7 tweens/teens, one brutal storm, dirty underwear, greasy hair, and legs you could play connect-the-bug bites on I think I finally get it. I drank the Kool-Aid. What’s even more shocking, is I miss it, there, I said it. But I’m getting ahead of myself, let me start from the beginning. 

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Maximizing Your College Prep With Organized Study Plans

Getting into college is a significant milestone that requires dedication, hard work, and a strategic approach to your studies. Maintaining an organized study plan can make a substantial difference in achieving your academic goals and ensuring you are well-prepared for college. Let’s explore how structured study plans can help you excel in high school and set the stage for college success.

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12 Tips to Help Moms Balance it ALL this School Year (and Giveaway)

Having it all can be exhausting, am I right moms? As a lone parent to three teens, graduate student, teacher, and homeowner I know that if I do not manage stress it will manage me in the form of burnout and ultimately negatively impact my immune system, and then I am out of commission. The last thing a mom can be is out of commission, don’t get me wrong we would gladly welcome a week in bed but this week in bed would come with a heavy price of trying to play catchup for the next month. Therefore, it’s in our best interest to get in front of the matter sooner rather than later.

I’m sharing tips to help you balance or at least find harmony with all the plates you are juggling mommas! What’s more, these tips will help you give yourself grace for breaks and carve out time to rest and rejuvenate so that you can recharge and stick to your new routine. These tips will help make your life better and more rewarding this school year. Additionally, to give you a jump start on learning how to give yourself grace breaks I’m giving away one $50 gift card to Target to be used however that momma (or parent) pleases! Read on for tips and to enter the giveaway!

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Timeless Elegance: Stylish Purple Homecoming Gowns for Teens, Homecoming Fashion, and Vintage Millinery Supplies

Welcome to a world where elegance meets youthful exuberance! As homecoming season approaches, it’s time for teens to step into the spotlight and embrace a style that reflects their unique personalities. In this blog post, we’re diving deep into the enchanting realm of purple homecoming gowns—an exquisite choice that embodies both sophistication and flair. 

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Who Was Emma Smith?

Emma Hale Smith was an influential figure in the early history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS or Mormon Church). She was the wife of Joseph Smith, the founder of the LDS Church, and played a significant role in its formative years. Born on July 10, 1804, in Harmony Township, Pennsylvania, Emma was the seventh of nine children in the Hale family. Her life was marked by her devotion to her faith, her husband, and her family, as well as by the many challenges she faced due to the controversial nature of her husband’s prophetic mission.

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Antagonism toward the Mormon Church

The history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) is marked by significant episodes of persecution from its founding in the early 19th century through its migration to the western United States. The persecution faced by early Mormons involved social ostracism, economic hardship, legal challenges, and violent mob actions, all of which played a pivotal role in shaping the church’s development and migration patterns. However, the antagonism did not end in the 1800s. Today, persecution of Mormons continues, but it takes more subtle forms, including a host of literature, which includes things like the CES Letter. A summary of CES Letter is that it is around 80 pages of arguments against the Mormon Church. There are thirteen sections and many more subsections in the document–the majority of which are arguments against the history of the church.

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