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Mom life. Ministry life. Getting out of debt. Keeping up with laundry. Praising Jesus in the midst of my Lovely Little Mess.

Nicci Smith

50 Experience Gifts to Try This Holiday Season

Remember when minimalism was all the rage? I am so ready to jump on that bandwagon again. I feel like my home has been overrun by clutter...

Nicci Smith

Why Experience Gifts are the Best Gifts for Kids

It's that time of year again! The holidays are just around the corner, so it's time to start thinking about what gifts to give your loved...

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The Four Gift Tradition

Every Christmas morning, our children know they will have four gifts under the tree. When we were still young in our marriage and...

Nicci Smith

What's in my Momtog Bag

So, you're on a journey to become a better Momtog and wanna know what gear to start with? I'll share with you what gear I started with...

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Why We Don't Tell Our Kids "No"

When my "Littles" were really little - like baby and toddler size - I consumed all the parenting books and seminars I possibly could. I,...

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7 Tips for Documenting Your Child's Life in Photos

Documentary-style photography is basically the way novice photographers have always captured scenes throughout history. The old Christmas...

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When One of Your Children Has a Chronic Illness

Our ten-year-old has chronic kidney disease. Because of this, he has to follow a special diet, take medication, and monitor his fluid...

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