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The Culture of a Spoken Word

My parents have been visiting me and my husband here in Grenada for the last few weeks.  We have done some pretty amazing things exploring the island, hiking, swimming in the bluest water any of us have every seen and so much more. There was something about this trip that was unique. Through meeting new people and developing relationships with some of the locals at my parent’s resort and during the activities we did, we learned some very interesting information. Through personal stories and history of Grenada, we were informed how they pass on their knowledge through their families. It was so interesting to learn because this part of their culture is so often foreign in America. The way that many Grenadians pass on traditions and family heritage is through hands-on demonstration only when a child asks or shows an interest in something. …

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Family Dinner Night

Family dinners are such a great habit to establish within your family. Not only does it create scheduled, sit down time with family members, but a dinner table is a great place to learn more about each other and create an environment for open communication and quality time. When I was younger, I remember dinner time always being such great family time. As we got older, our schedules became busier and we would end up having picnics at the ballpark multiple times a week. However, there would still always be days during the week where we would slow down and just be together at dinnertime. And, our table was always open for more “family members”. Whether it was Friday pizza night or just a random night of the week, extra seats were always at our table.…

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Honoring Dad

This Sunday is Father’s Day. I found myself thinking of how I could celebrate my husband this Father’s Day. My first thoughts were easy things such as a nap, a favorite meal or dessert, and maybe a movie. However, as I sat down to write this post I realized that this holiday can be so much more than just a day. It reminded me that I need to be honoring my husband every day, not just one day a year. …

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Daddy Dates-Mommy Dates

Daddy dates are a hot topic these days, especially in reference to the importance of a father establishing a solid relationship with his daughters.   Dad’s focused attention provides security and a healthy sense of self for daughters as they grow into young women. Focus on the Family had a great radio program the other day about Daddy Dates. …

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Blog Launch

Well here we go… Here’s to our first post on this crazy adventure in the world and life of Blogging. We know it may have taken us a little bit of time to get started since we shared the idea with some of you. We wanted to do it right and be excellent in everything we do. So here’s to today, here’s to a new journey, here’s to family, and here’s to wherever this adventure takes us. Bon voyage.

Vision:                                                                                                                                            We are four sisters and a mom.  We are women who want to make a difference.  We are wives, mothers, sisters, friends who want to use our lives and our experiences to make a lasting impact.  We believe we have a voice and a perspective, and we want to use both to touch the world one life and one post at a time. Through stories, recipes, crafts, lessons, videos, and pictures we will strive to share our lives, fellowship, and wisdom in the community we build together.We have been so blessed, and we desire to bless others.

Mission statement:                                                                                                                     One mom. Four sisters. Five lives separated by distance, but connected in their hearts. Sharing passion, wisdom, love, faith, joy, and perspective on their lives.

Mission:                                                                                                                                          To share deep rooted wisdom for growing families.

  • Family Wisdom: marriage, parenting, kids, friends, anything and everything family
  • Crafting Wisdom: DIY gifts, photography, art, creativity, home decor, party planning
  • Organizational Wisdom: organizing the following: home, calendars, children, activities, schedules. Sharing helpful file systems, budgeting, planning, etc.
  • Cooking Wisdom: recipe, health, nutrition, fitness, and the world of food
  • Spiritual Wisdom: verses, life principles, lessons, what God has put on our hearts

Core Values:                                                                                                                                 Love, Wisdom, Influence, Encouragement, Inspiration…

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