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First Day Last Day Photo Idea

The kids just finished up their school year, and I wanted to see how much they had grown. So I put them in the same outfit they wore on the first day of school and took a photo in the exact same spot. I didn’t plan it out this way, but our front door was the perfect backdrop because the lines and door handle gave scale to the photos. You…

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I’m Considering Homeschooling. Related: I’m wondering if I’m crazy.

We recently found out that Jeff got a promotion (Yay!) and that we will be spending our summer in Montana (Double yay!).  He will be the pitching coach for the Missoula Osprey, a short-season rookie team that runs from mid-June to the beginning of September. We are thrilled about this opportunity.  It’s great for Jeff, and who can be upset about spending the hottest months of the year in Montana?…

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Teacher Gifts that Give Back

As the end of the school year approaches, our attention turns towards teacher gifts.  Browse Pinterest and you’ll find all kinds of creative ideas.  But if you want to give something that really stands out, give a gift that gives back.  (Plus, your kid’s teacher probably has one of those crayon monograms by now.) Here are a few ideas from one of my favorite organizations, Food for the Hungry: Life…

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