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A Christian Wife and Stay at home mom to 7 beautiful children whose names all start with an M. I enjoy writing with my husband about our FAITH and all things FAMILY as we grow in the Lord. You can learn more about my family and I at www.encouragegrowingfamilies.com

5 Safer, Cheaper and More Natural Alternatives to Bleach

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I first started looking into natural cleaning products to try something new. But once I really started doing my research and getting involved, I noticed I was saving money and keeping my house free of harsh chemicals. The best part is that the majority of the products were right in my house tucked in a…

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The Pros and Cons of Co-Sleeping: 4 Things to Consider

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Co-sleeping is when a parent(s), baby, and or toddler shares a bed together on a regular. Does it work? It can! Is it comfortable? Not all the time! Is it safe? If you take the proper precautions! I co-slept with my three previous babies, but this latest go-round with our fourth has not been the…

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How to Get Your Toddler Interested in Chores

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Do you remember watching your parents do chores around the house and because “they” were doing the chores it looked exciting and interesting to you? I can remember begging my mom to help wash dishes or sweep the floor as little as 6 years old because it looked important. Little did I know, this was…

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My Husband vs My 4 Kids: How I Prioritize Marriage in the Midst of It All

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By Kim of Once upon a time I used to sit and wonder what it would be like to be married. I thought about how amazing it would be to spend my life waking up to this special person. I would daydream about our future quick getaways and the long, deep, intimate conversations we would…

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10 Newborn “Essentials” That You Don’t Really Need

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By Kim of When it comes to being a first time mommy (!) you believe that you will need EVERYTHING there is to have for your newborn, if not MORE! But not true ladies. If your baby does not have every baby essential I am pretty sure she will not be upset with you. She…

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How My Family Adjusted to Living on Just My Husband’s Income

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By Kim of In July 2008, during the recession, I was laid off from the company where I’d put in 4 years as a travel consultant. I was pregnant with our second child, and our first was in daycare. I had mixed emotions about being laid off, and remaining in the sales industry became more…

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I’ve Been Judged for Having “Too Many” Kids

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By Kim of During our season of having just two children the celebration and congratulatory responses were “on and poppin”! We were treated ‘normally’, received smiles and given friendly comments. According to society and cultural standards, WE FIT IN! By the time our children increased to four, the opinions, comments, and judgments were shot at…

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Baby Love: Kimberly, Makiyah, Makhi, Madelyn and Micah

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Introduce yourself! K: Greetings…My name is Kimberly B. and I am originally from Newark New Jersey. A little over a year ago my husband and I were lead by the Holy Spirit to return back to his hometown Portland Oregon (where we currently reside) to launch a deliverance ministry. I am finally proud to say…

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