Sarah VanHoose
Were you named after your grandmother? Was there an actor or actress that had a nice name that your parents wanted you to be called too? Do your siblings have names that start with the same letter? Or end in the same sound? And so, what’s in a name? Were you intentionally named with a […]
Last week’s blog post highlighted much of that grit and determination that I’ve inherited from my parents, as a farmer’s daughter. My Mom has given my many gifts as well – and this one is a real gem that I want to pass on to you. Is it a problem or an inconvenience? Julie Stephens,
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I can recall countless stories of my childhood that I know without a shadow of a doubt that my peers cannot relate to. Small town stories are one thing, but farm stories are a whole other ball game. Like the time that my sisters and I rode in a half barrel used to feed animals.
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Okay, let’s talk about budget percentages on your guilty pleasures. And, while we’re at it, let’s look at overall best practices for how much a few standard budget categories should line up with your overall income. What’s your favorite guilty pleasure? Or that hobby that keeps your inbox full of sales and specials for your
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They say motherhood changes you. Damn right it changes you, from top to bottom and everywhere in between. I can’t remember what I had for dinner last night, but I can remember details of my girls’ birth stories as if it were only moments ago. My oldest daughter just turned double digits you guys, 1-0.
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It’s my birthday today. I’m not a big birthday celebrator, especially since giving birth to my own human beings. Those are the real dates that I should be showered with gifts, am I right!? Today, I thank my mother for bringing a Sarah VanHoose into this world! Well, in honor of my 39th birthday –
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We also want to protect our kids that they do not repeat the same mistakes we made, don’t we? I’m sure that’s not just me that’s looking to help my girls avoid a bit of hurt and heartache in the future. Being a parent is some kind of special, isn’t it? The love and affection
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You all know how I feel about Christmas gifts. Buying material things and stuff for the sake of things and stuff drives me crazy. There is so much waste, obligation, and expense of meaningless material possessions these days. We love doing Calendar Adventures for Christmas instead, and gifting a birthday party with friends and family
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Do kids even know what mind your own business mean? My oldest daughter has a tendency to be…involved…in everything that surrounds her. Not sure if it’s her age, or her firstborn status, or what – but it can be annoying to those whose personal business is on display. Most often, it’s her younger sister. Little
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Go from goal maker to goal taker. Get your head and your heart straight.
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