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Neighbor Baking

by Kay | Dec 15, 2010 | Purposeful Parenting, Uncategorized

December 13 & 14 – Serving Others :) We had a consensus that our neighbor/friend gifts would include the kids’ manna packs. Sister Save-A-Lot thought that a bit impersonal, so she insisted on including some type of “sweet” for the sweets....

September – Lessons on Hospitality

by Kay | Sep 10, 2010 | ... on life, around the house, service

First … Thanks SO much for the very interesting comments on Wednesday’s post (Turned Tables – One Family’s Take on Dating) . Here at the MOAT, we’re in the works on putting together a panel (that would include Kyle & Lucina) to...

Solo Flight

by Kay | Jun 28, 2010 | around the house, kids & work

“Mom, can you come get us,” asked Speed Police who was stranded with her friend at one of the local shopping areas. (now that her working money is growing, I guess we’ve moved into a new era — shopping!) Since our summer is packed full of...

To the Worker Go the Spoils

by Kay | Jun 25, 2010 | kids & work

Last year, Speed Police hit us with the inevitable “Can I have a cell phone?” question. Going into 5th grade, she saw her friends toting the mobile friend connecter and felt the need to be in on the deal. Dad’s (or should I say...

“J” is for June … and Jobs

by Kay | Jun 3, 2010 | kids & work, Laughter

The saga continues…. I just got off the phone with my BFF who is also my sister-in-law. We met each other on our first day of kindergarten and have been friends ever since. About 18 years ago, she cemented our life-long friendship by marrying my older brother....

Job Month … and Truth Revealed

by Kay | Jun 2, 2010 | kids & work, Laughter

“J” is for June and Jobs. Speed Police has her baby-sitting business ready to go. She still needs to distribute her cute little fliers and make a few strategic phone calls. But, despite that, she had her first gig tonight. Granted it was for her...