• Working Together in Marriage to Manage Finances | Renée at Great Peace #marriagemoments #marriage #husbandsandwives #marriagefinances #finances #ihsnet
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    Working Together in Marriage to Manage Finances

    Managing your finances can be stressful enough when you are single and possibly even more so when you are in a marriage relationship. The truth is though, Working Together in Marriage to Manage Finances doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, if done properly it can be a positive experience.  Working together to manages finances when you are married is important. This is because you must design a functional money management strategy that works for both of you. Money management in a relationship can be a source of contention if not done properly. In fact, many marriages result in divorce when finances aren’t managed correctly.  While some married couples have…

  • 20 Quotes for the Heart of a Boy Mom | Renée at Great Peace #boymom #moms #quotes #momquotes #boymomquotes #homeschoolmoms #ihsnet
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    20 Quotes for the Heart of a Boy Mom

    There is something so special about being a being a boy mom. From the second your little bundle is brought into this world and placed in your arms you are everything to him. You are his first love and while you won’t be the last, he will still love you for his entire life. Be sure to read through all the marvelous boy mom quotes. They will motivate you, encourage you, and help you to see just how wonderful the role of a boy mom is.  Sometimes, though, it can feel a bit daunting to be the mom of a boy. They are unique, and wonderful, rough and tumble, scary…

  • 5 Advantages of Homeschooling an Only Child | Renée at Great Peace #homeschooling #onlychild #family #homeschool #Ihsnet
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    5 Advantages of Homeschooling Your Only Child

    I want to share with you 5 advantages of homeschooling an only child. Since I began homeschooling my only child I’ve discovered that there are some who have a bias toward only child parenting. Even more so against those who choose to homeschool that only child. For some, sheltering a child in the home and keeping them from public school will somehow hold them back, keep them un-socialized and in some ways make them disadvantaged.  The reality is homeschooling an only child has both advantages and disadvantages. This post contains affiliate advertisement links. Homeschooling Your Only Child Advantages I Save on School Supplies.  Homeschooling an Only Child means I only have to…

  • 15 Family Time Games everyone will love | Renée at Great Peace #familytime #familybonding #familygamenight #familynight #families #ihsnet
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    15 Family Time Games Everyone will Love

    Spending time together, gathered around a table playing a board game is a fantastic way to spend time as a family. In fact, there are many positive benefits that come from playing family time games together. From learning how to lose and win graciously to basic reasoning skill and teamwork, there are many reasons families everywhere are making family game nights a routine occurrence. It is a good idea to have plenty of different games to choose from. Especially if you are planning on making family game night an ongoing thing.

  • Simple Cooking Tips Anyone Can Learn | Renée at Great Peace #mealplanning #cookingtips #familycooking
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    Simple Cooking Tips Anyone Can Learn

    There are a few simple cooking tips that anyone can learn. If you’ve been feeling like the extent of your culinary skills encompasses heating up leftover pizza and pouring bowls of cereal, it is most likely time to home in on some more in-depth cooking skills. Not only is learning to cook better for your health but being able to make meals is a skill that makes life far easier and saves money. These tips will make sure that you perfect your skills and learn more in the kitchen.

  • How to Start Teaching Music to Kids at an Early Age | Renée at Great Peace #homeschool #music #kidsandmusic #teachmusic #ihsnet
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    How to Start Teaching Music to Kids at an Early Age

    Introducing music into your little one’s life while they are still young is incredibly beneficial to their healthy development. In fact, music can have a positive influence on a child’s emotional, social emotional, social, cognitive and physical growth in several positive ways. The benefits of introducing music to your little ones are exponential and the good news is that you don’t have to be an experienced musician to encourage their love of the musical world.

  • Peaceful Life Quotes for when Life is Overwhelming | Renée at Great Peace #peace #peacefullife #quotes #peacefulliving #seekingpeace #Christian #family #ihsnet
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    Peaceful Life Quotes for when Life is Overwhelming

    Life gets chaotic. From dealing with personal stress, parenting stress, life stress and even work stress we can easily find ourselves overwhelmed. Sometimes we can use a bit of a reminder to help remind us to seek peace in our lives. Below are some Peaceful Life Quotes that can help us to ground ourselves, and find moments of calm amid the storms of life just when we need it most.  Be sure also to see: 12 Homeschool Quotes for the Heart of a Mom. I think most people have a skewed view of what peace is. It’s not something elusive. Nor is it an absence of conflict. Peace is a…