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The Needing Spot

April 30, 2020 By Natalie

PC: Luminosity Photography

Sometimes we think we couldn’t possibly be good parents because we make mistakes. Or because so much of the time, it’s just so hard.

Sometimes I yell. I feel like I’m losing my mind-and my temper.

I have no idea what to do for Sam.

I never say the right thing.

Family night blew up.

I’m not cut out for this. My house is a wreck.

We fight. The kids fight. Quarantine has been one big ginormous fight.

I’m not sure where or how I fit as my kids become adults.

Clark won’t eat anything besides macaroni and Gushers.

I try every day. And I mess up. Every day.

From the mouths of moms, these are things I have heard-and quite recently at that. 

You’ve heard them too. 

Your girlfriends have said these things and you’ve jumped right in with something like this, “Did you see how you handled that name-calling episode? Top notch. Or how you calmed that scraped up toddler or angsty teenager with your touch and that big mama heart of yours? Well, I saw it. I see you. Take note, sister. You are remarkable.”

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Homemade Sweet Granola

January 17, 2014

  This recipe is kind of like those irresistible Greek sirens whose job it was to lure sailors to dangerous reefs .  It will call to you whether you are folding laundry, cleaning your bathroom, or balancing your budget. It should come with one of those “don’t try this at home (while you are alone)”… 

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Missionary Mail: Conversation Hearts

January 15, 2014

Did you know that those cute conversation heart candies have been around for more than a century?! They got their start around the time of the Civil War, but are now updated every year. The most popular new sayings are “Tweet Me”, “Text Me”, and “You Rock.” We made our own version of Missionary Conversation… 

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Four Boredom Busters for Days Off School

January 13, 2014

  Oh, what do you do in the winter time, when all the world is white? These months of January-March provide a few days off from school here and there. But the winter can sometimes make doing things hard if the weather is bad or you don’t want to spend money. So, what do you… 

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The Un-Miss America Pageant

January 10, 2014

Remember those AWKWARD junior high years?  Well, this birthday party CELEBRATES that awkwardness.  Years ago while living in Colorado, it was Kellie’s birthday so we staged the UN-MISS AMERICA PAGEANT.  Hilarious – a total spoof of the beauty pageant scene! So, here’s how it works:  Invite 8-10 girls to your party pageant. Every contestant competes… 

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10 Tips for Missionaries & Missionary Moms

January 8, 2014

So glad they called him on a mission, He’s leaving in a week or two, I hope by then we will be ready, With shoes, shirts, suits, socks, ties, scriptures in a bag or two… Here are 10 of our best tips to get your missionary ready and you feelin’ steady!

January: Reduce Negative Self Talk

January 6, 2014

In a recent study, one group of water polo athletes used positive self-talk while they learned a new task. Another group didn’t. The athletes who fed upbeat thoughts to their brains improved more than those who didn’t. They also had fewer interfering thoughts and were able to focus more on what they were learning. When I… 

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For the Strength of Youth Activities

January 4, 2014

Be sure to check out our EMBARK Girls Camp posts (based on this year’s youth theme)! A great fit for Girls Camp and full of activities you could use on any weeknight. I’ve mentioned that I’m a Primary rookie. And while I wouldn’t call myself a Young Women’s veteran, I would say that between the… 

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3 Ways: Asking & Answering to Dances

January 3, 2014

This time of year-the put your Christmas tree at the curb time of year-always brings me back to one of my most favorite memories with my mom and sisters. It was my Senior year of high school, and a girl’s choice dance was coming up.

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