Category: Family
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I Have the Best Job
We’ve been celebrating a lot around here. Miles had his {literal} birthday, Nate turned 2 last week, and today is Anna Grace’s 4th birthday. Nate //our little dude. loves wrestling, blankies, wearing shoes, holding his brother’s hand, building towers, and being tickled. doesn’t have much use for raw spinach, talking, or being without Daddy. …
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Making Meals After Baby {Pregnancy Series}
I know Friday was our last official day of the pregnancy series. But I thought it might be helpful if I shared a few things I’ve done to prepare for baby in the food arena. Consider it a “bonus” post. {ahem} One of the things that is hardest for me to get back to after…
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Preparing for Baby {Pregnancy Series}
Today is the last day in our pregnancy series! I trust it has been an encouragement and help to you. Since this is our final day, we will discuss – How do I prepare? :: steps to prepare your body, mind, & heart for a new life. Physical Preparation If you’re like me, you probably have…
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How to Talk to a Pregnant Woman {Pregnancy Series}
I hope you’ve been enjoying this series and have found at least 1 thing that’s been helpful! Today is a post for everyone, whether male, female, young, or old: How to Talk to a Pregnant Woman. I write this post with the very best intentions that it would be a help. A help for pregnant women…
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Exercising During Pregnancy {Pregnancy Series}
After finding out you’re pregnant, one of the first questions you may have is “What can I do for exercise?” Exercising is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle, and exercising during pregnancy is just as important {if not more so!} Here are 3 tips to guide you as you decide what is best for…
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What to Eat {Nutrition during Pregnancy}
Welcome back! On Wednesday, we talked about how your body communicates during pregnancy. Today’s topic is entitled What Do I Eat? and it deals all about nutrition during pregnancy. I’m not a dietitian {nor will I pretend to be one}, so I’m just going to give you some helpful dietary guidelines I work to follow during pregnancy:…
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Your Body Communicates {Pregnancy Series}
Welcome to the first part of our pregnancy series! If you have recently discovered you are pregnant, congratulations! There is a little miracle inside your body & this is such a special time of life – both for you and the little life inside you. As I mentioned on Monday, we will be discussing 5…
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I’m Prego! … now what? {Pregnancy Series}
I’m so excited to introduce a brand new series here at Brown Sugar Toast! Since I’m currently pregnant, I figured this was the best time as any to do a pregnancy series – right while everything is fresh in my mind! Clearly, I am not in the medical profession, so all of the things I…
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6 Ways to Make Laundry Fun
As a “youth pastor family,” we’re always pretty busy during the summer. For the past month, our schedule has been filled with daily canvassing, Bible Adventure Week at our church, teen missions trip, and camp. Now, we’re home again. And boy, does it feel good! A funny thing happens when you’re gone for the majority…
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Father’s Day
In honor of father’s day yesterday, my Daddy, and my husband…
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You’re My Fave
Yesterday – June 6, 2013 – was my 5th wedding anniversary. Right now, my sweetheart and I are away celebrating the grace God has shown us – especially over the past 5 years of marriage. I am immensely grateful for the gift God gave me when I married Jonathan. He certainly is my fave. Not…
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Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day is just a teensy bit over 2 weeks away, my friends. In case you like to make things for dad, here are a couple ideas I found that look pretty sweet. a mustache cake – I like this for 2 reasons: a) crazy cute & b) super easy looking. sock bouquet – because socks are…