• 6 Springtime Family Bonding Activities for Spring | Renée at Great Peace #springtime #family #familybonding #spring #activities #familyactivities #ihsnet
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    6 Family Bonding Activities to Do This Spring

    With springtime just around the corner, the days of warmer weather, sunshine and even maybe a little bit of rain are upon on us. Spring is one of the best times of year to get outside and enjoy some family bonding activities. After all, winter is over, the cold weather is on its way out and your family is most likely desperate to spend some time in the great outdoors. No matter what time of year it is, it is important to deepen your bond with your family. However, the warmer weather and excitement of the upcoming summer makes spring a great time to enjoy some spring family bonding activities to…

  • 15 Quotes for Moms of Girls | Renée at Great Peace #moms #quotes #family #ihsnet
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    Mom Quotes for Girl Moms

    There are so many things that are special about the relationship between a mom and her daughter. Sometimes a mom needs a bit of encouragement for her role as a girl mom. That’s why I’ve gathered these quotes for moms of girls to lift you up and help to bring you joy to your heart.   From the second you lay eyes in your daughter, you are deeply in love with this tiny extension of you. The bond you form with your daughter is one that will never waiver. Through the infant stage all the way to adulthood, while there may be bumps in the road, you will navigate through and…

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 15 Family Bonding Activities Your Family will Love | Renée at Great Peace #family #familybonding #familyactivities #ihsnet
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    15 Family Bonding Activities Your Family Will Love

    Getting together with your family in the evening or on the weekend creates family bonding. Because you’ll be building memories that last a lifetime. Whether you prefer to keep it just your immediate family, or you host a get together for your best friends and their children, or a weekend with your cousins, you are going to want to ensure that you keep everyone entertained.  There are several family time activities to do when your family is together, no matter what the reason or the season. You just have to get creative and prepared.