Diana left this comment in the comment section of The Two Most Important Things in Education: As our kids are getting into the higher teens and they are getting income from various places we have struggled with what to require of them (for example a friend our ours has her children contribute hal
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Received this on my Facebook page from one of our loyal readers: "I have been telling quite a few ladies about your videos. =) I have told them how much I really liked how thorough they are. I'm sending some of them an e-mail right now about your site. Hope they'll check it out. " Angie Steele
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I love your website! It really reflects how I would ideally like to raise my children. Though I am not nearly as adept when it comes to preparing my children with these life skills I feel hopeful that I can learn to incorporate these skills into our family's lives, even if it means having t
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Received this e-mail this morning, I thought I would post it since I had a conversation with one of my dearest friends yesterday about crocheting. Her problem was that she had been taught how to crochet many years ago but has no idea how to read a pattern. I just looked at her and said, "Don't you
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I received this in my inbox and thought it was TOO CUTE not to share! My sweet friend Robin sent this: Dear Aunt Kathy, I love your quilting DVD. I kept hearing your voice and could not even eat my breakfast. I recommend it to all babies under a year old. Love,
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From a Loyal Reader: Hi Kathy. I just had to tell you Thank You SO SO much for the video. I knew that when it came out that I had to have it and I love it!!! I wish I would have had it when I was working on my first quilt just here recently. I now know what I did wrong and why it took me ext
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I received this question from a reader: I have a question for you (and pardon me if I have overlooked something regarding this issue that you may have already put up on your website): are there any good children's books (for toddlers and the very young) that emphasize children helping mom
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I received this e-mail from a brokenhearted mom. Unfortunately, her problem is a common one. I always hesitate to advise in these situations because I'm only hearing one side. So let's look at her situation from her point of view. She writes: st1\:* { BEHAVIOR: url(#default#ieooui)
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I love love love my cake video!! Thank yooou, that was FAST! Tami Tyler
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I be will completely honest with you, I enjoy selling our DVDs and e-books. It allows me to generate a little extra income while still being a keeper of my home. I guess you could call this website and the DVDs my vineyard (Proverbs 31). Yesterday, I received this brief comment which means
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Yesterday's post brought some good questions from our readers. Jean asks: On your blog you said you cut up and cook your potatoes for potato salad ahead of time. I could save a lot of time by doing this, but I am not sure how to store them. How do you store yours? I am just now l
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Here are some of our fellow gardeners who are in on the From Seeds to Harvest Gardening Challenge, aren't they ADORABLE?!!! Their mom is Dana, a long time blogger friend. I'd love to share pictures of any other young people that are taking the gardening challenge, jus
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Angie asked: At what age did the children start doing these things? We have 5. Our oldest is 11,our twins are almost 8, our youngest son is almost 5 and our baby is 1. Our oldest son helps out a lot. With our twins they do a little and our youngest son.....wellhe doesn't like to do anything!
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We know one is being responsible when they are doing their duty not because they HAVE to, but because they care about themselves and others; they see everyday chores as a way to make a difference in the world around them. Alicia sent me this email: Kathy, I wa
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When I receive e-mails like this one it blesses me beyond words! Thank you Kim for sharing! Ladies, take note of what Kim has done, even without all the fancy tools and new fabrics. GREAT JOB!!! Hi Kathy, Here are pictures of t
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Hi Kathy, I have enjoyed your website and Encouraging Eager Hands Course. I have 5 children, the oldest is a daughter who is 9. She loves to help in the kitchen and can pretty well prepare many meals on her own. We are working on both our attitudes on work, but my question is in regards to craftin
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Sewing Machines Donna wrote: Do you know of a good sewing machine, heavy enough for a denim hem, but less than $200 or $100? Hi Donna, The key to working with denim is using a big enough needle. Wal Mart sells universal denim needles. If you use a normal size needle it will probably bre
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You cannot be a true man until you learn to obey.
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