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November 17, 2016 by CassieCravings
Several years ago, I bought a set of stocking holders. They came in a set of four. At the time …
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Category: Holidays, infertility, Parenthood
| Tags: attachment parenting, Christmas, decorating, design, gentle parenting, infertility, miracle, mommyhood, motherhood, parenthood, parenting, pregnancy
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January 11, 2016 by CassieCravings
Hope is the thread that has woven my family’s story together from the very beginning.
Category: hope, infertility, Parenthood
| Tags: 2016, adoption, attachment parenting, Christmas, church, faith, family, gentle parenting, hope, infertility, mommyhood, New Year, parenthood, parenting, scripture
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December 30, 2015 by CassieCravings
It was 8:57 on Christmas Eve night, and we had a video game for a game system that we did not own. It wouldn’t work. Santa had no gift for our kid. This year of all years! Eli wrote not just one letter to Santa but two. He even went to see the big guy at Bass Pro Shop, an experience that Eli had declared was nearly the best day of his life. This was the year he actually got the hype.
Category: Holidays, Parenthood
| Tags: attachment parenting, Christmas, faith, family, gentle parenting, holidays, mommyhood, motherhood, parenthood, parenting, Santa, Video Games
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December 7, 2015 by CassieCravings
5 year-old Eli sat down to write his letter to Santa. It took him nearly 2 hours. He painstakingly sounded …
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Category: Holidays, Parenthood
| Tags: adoption, attachment parenting, Christmas, family, gentle parenting, infertility, kindergarten, Letter to Santa, mommyhood, motherhood, parenting, Santa
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December 2, 2015 by CassieCravings
This Christmas little Eli will be 5 years-old. I remember my 5 year-old Christmas being a pivotal one, because it …
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Category: Holidays, Parenthood
| Tags: Advent, attachment parenting, children, Christmas, DIY, faith, family, gentle parenting, mommyhood, motherhood, parenthood, parenting, preschool
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January 8, 2015 by CassieCravings
It was right before Christmas, and I just needed one more thing to complete the marathon that was holiday shopping. …
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Category: gentle parenting, Parenthood
| Tags: Christmas, gentle parenting, holidays, mommyhood, motherhood, parenting, preschool, shopping
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December 19, 2013 by CassieCravings
“Isth it C’wisthmas times yet?” “Not yet.” “Isth it C’wisthmas Eve yet?” “Not yet.” “This is ridic’lousth.” “Indeed.”
Category: Conversations with Eli
| Tags: Christmas, countdown, faith, family, gentle parenting, mommyhood, motherhood, parenting, quotes
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December 4, 2013 by CassieCravings
Our Christmas tree was bought shortly before my husband and I were married. Frenzied holiday shoppers buzzed around us when …
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Category: Holidays
| Tags: Christmas, Christmas tree, decoration, faith, family, holidays, memories, mommyhood, parenthood, parenting
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January 7, 2013 by CassieCravings
Trains fascinate my little boy, as they do with most. He loves to “chugga chugga” from deep in his chest …
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Category: Family Fun, Holidays
| Tags: Christmas, family fun, holidays, mommyhood, motherhood, outing, parenthood, parenting, polar express, toddler, train