Joanne Kraft

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Our Thanksgiving Tree

Most of you already know that I LOVE Thanksgiving. So, with fall leaves on the ground and pumpkin bread in the oven, I knew it was time for another Kraft project. This usually means I spend way too much money at Hobby Lobby. I was inspired by a photo on Pinterest and got started. Here's what you need: Branches from your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fall, family, Uncategorized Tagged With: Children, faith, family

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I Taught My Son To Steal

"Mom, look what I got!" Samuel came home from school excited to share his new treasure. He walked towards me and unfurled a shiny white shirt. "I got it in lost and found at school today." He opened up the collar so I could see the name brand tag. "It's under armor. Isn't it cool?" "Is that your shirt?" I was confused. Samuel was our most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 'Blessed...', children, kids Tagged With: Children, family, Jesus, molding kids, parenting, reap what you sow, stealing, stewardship

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Redeeming Halloween

When Meghan was four, she was a witch for Halloween. And, what an adorable little witch she was. I’ve never been a big fan of scary movies or haunted houses. Unlike almost everyone I know, I haven’t seen The Excorcist and don’t plan to. I don’t like being afraid--which means I don’t want to pay for the experience, either. I’ll save you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 'Blessed...', children, kids Tagged With: christians on halloween, halloween, halloween as a christian, holidays, redeeming halloween, restored

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My Family Life Today Interview

My three-part interview airs this week--Monday, Tuesday AND Wednesday. Pretty cool, right? There are some days I get to do things that are just plain fun. Last April I had one of those days. Like all cool, fun days go-- it began with a Vente nonfat vanilla latte and a plane ride far, far away from a sink full of dishes.  But, like … [Read more...]

Filed Under: faith, redeemed, Uncategorized Tagged With: Bob Lepine, dennis rainey, Encouraging moms, Family Life Today, joanne kraft, radio interview, taped interview, The Mean Mom's Guide

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How Grateful Are You?

How grateful are you? People who exercise gratitude are 25 percent happier according to a study conducted at the University of California at Davis. Raising my kids to be grateful is important to me. I don’t want to raise selfish, entitled adults. When I’m around my children I point out what others have done for them--a lot. I remind them to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: faith, redeemed Tagged With: family devotion, grateful, ten lepers, thankful, thankfulness

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