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Family Camp’s Brown Sugar Snaps
Galavanting from here to there and back again doesn't leave much time for cooking. So today, because of present galavanting at Shadow Valley Family Camp, this recipe comes from the camp cookbook. A dairy-free fix would be easy with Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks...
Top Ten Differences Between Latvia, Istanbul, and Idaho
Thanks to 2016 summer travels I have set a globe-trotting personal record which quite possibly will stand for the rest of my life. In the past 2 weeks I have sojourned in Latvia for a special needs family camp, in Istanbul during a 24 hour lay over, and in Idaho for...
Do Not Hinder Them
And they were bringing children to Him…but the disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, “Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. And He took them in His arms and...
Absurd Airport Announcements for a Fantastic Friday
Today's Fantastic Friday post was easy to choose after my recent overseas airport adventure. The adventure featured in this look back occurred in July of 2011. Not overseas, but right here in the United States. The Man of Steel and I are off to Idaho tomorrow, and...
Inside Out Special Needs Parenting, Pt. 3: High Road or Low Road?
Do you wonder why your kids can make you flip your lid? This post explains why we sometimes abandon the high road of special needs parenting for the low one.
How to Breathe When You Can’t Let Go
Different Dream welcomes Sarah Broady today as she talks about her discovery on the difficulty of being able to let go and take a break from the role of “special needs mom.” She shares her own story and offers ideas for ways to take breaks, how to breathe deep, and...