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Girls’ Getaway

July 11, 2017 By Julie Klassen

A few weeks ago, I traveled with a group of old friends. Most of us met at an early childhood education class soon after our first children were born, and we’ve added two dear friends along the way. We planned to drive a few hours north to Duluth Minnesota to tour the Glensheen Mansion together. We decided to make a weekend of it—a girls’ getaway—something we had not done together before, if you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Friendship

4 Things You May Not Know About the Declaration of Independence

July 4, 2017 By Tamera Alexander

Happy 4th of July, friends! Here are 4 things you may not know about the U.S. Declaration of Independence… Did you know that… The Declaration of Independence wasn't actually signed on the 4th of July in 1776?  Three days earlier, on July 1st, the Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia, and on the next day 12 of the 13 colonies voted in favor of the motion for independence. But … [Read more...]

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When Plans Change

July 3, 2017 By Lynn Austin

My husband and I planned our summer vacation months ago. All spring, we’ve looked forward to exploring the wilds of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with our friends, seeing Tahquamenon Falls, the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, and taking a boat tour through the Soo Locks. But then a family medical emergency cancelled our plans. We’re thankful that God … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Family

Love Yurts

June 27, 2017 By Julie Klassen

How’s your summer going? Mine has been a blend of writing time and family time so far. Nothing too exciting, but you might find one of the things we did interesting. We went camping in a yurt.  YURT yərt/ noun A circular tent of felt or skins on a collapsible framework, used by nomads in Mongolia, Siberia, and Turkey. For years, my husband has been saying he wants to sleep in a … [Read more...]

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Deb’s Semi-annual Garden Tour

June 26, 2017 By Deborah Raney

🎉 UPDATE: The winner of a copy of RIGHT WHERE WE BELONG is Tonya Robinette. 🎉 (Congrats, Tonya! See my instructions in the comments for getting your book.) I haven't taken you on a garden tour yet this summer, so thought I'd show you around our yard before the squirrels and rabbits destroy everything! I don't want to complain too much because we do love our wildlife. The animals and birds … [Read more...]

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