Phew! I think we made it. It’s especially hard to be sick at this time of year with the birthdays in our family, an anniversary, and holidays. Thankful for these slow and sweet days together again - and for health now…
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As we close out 2019 and another year of blogging at JacinthaPayne.com, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of my favorite posts from the year…
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I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the kind of childhood that I want to provide for my boys. Some of this is wrapped up in wanting them to make great memories and provide a lot of the things I lacked as a kid…
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The time I get to share with my boys in this season is fleeting. I know it is, but there are still days when I forget. Days I become weary or days I'm less intentional. I want to do everything I can to make those days as few and far between that I can. I've really grown in thoroughly enjoying parenting and teaching my boys...
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Let’s do this weekend over and over. Camping under the stars. Slowly listening to Calvin read stories to us by the campfire while sipping on hot coco. Cuddling as close together as we can through the night…
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There was a certain magic in the air as we walked down the shore of Laguna Beach. It was a unique balance of busyness and calm. There were so many beautiful homes, each with their own story to tell...
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I’ve already started reflecting on the past year as we head towards 2018, and as I continue the “10 Things” series, I thought a list of 10 family memories from 2017 would be a fun way to organize some of my highlights, and be able to share it with you at the same time...
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As summer days come to an end, I want to hang onto these simple things that have been so sweet to me in this season; the warm afternoon sun peeking into the windows, a nice cup of hot tea with a fun book, and the chuckle of Emet as he plays with his toys...
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We all want to have meaningful, quality, and effective interactions with our children. The reality is, we often don't have intentional time that we want with our children...
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Calvin and I have had a tradition of celebrating "Birthday Weeks" in our home. As our birthdays approach, we pick when the week begins and when it will end. Each day holds its own unique part of the week-long festivities. But one thing is for sure, there will be lots and lots of cake...
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What does it mean to be productive as a mom? This is a question that I've been wrestling with and seeking to find the answer to for the past year...
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QUESTION: WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU ASK YOURSELF AS YOU PLAN?
One of the main things that I enjoy about hosting are the conversations. It's a unique opportunity to get to know people on a deeper level…