https://www.mjcandland.com/blog daily 0.75 2025-08-22 https://www.mjcandland.com/blog/hello-sunshine monthly 0.5 2025-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67853fcbb00f7d2fcdec1909/22e15cd6-37c7-4157-a939-552b36238d77/Copy+of+6+ways+let+light+shine.png Blog - Hello, Sunshine! - It’s no wonder we’ve been asked to be a LIGHT unto the world. A beacon of hope. A glowing example of charity and grace. An ensign unto the nations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67853fcbb00f7d2fcdec1909/b264b039-b1fe-4f44-8364-14ff82b55ade/IMG_4146+%281%29.jpeg Blog - Hello, Sunshine! - The Sunshine Award gives winner’s a shoutout on social media, a special magnet, and a certificate. PS. Sorry for the blurry picture. 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If I was lucky I’d get to help take the eggs out of the (for lack of a better word) poacher cups. <—- Poacher cups LOL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67853fcbb00f7d2fcdec1909/5f191407-9f2f-440b-be57-a8098a8ff319/robins+sunrise.jpg Blog - The Bowen Curse EXHIBIT D: Did you know robins are the first bird to rise in the mornings? They get up just before dawn. I know this because their perky, rise-and-shine, joyful songs often wake me up right along with them. At 5:15, folks. The Curse has bitten me, and I can’t help it! You read that right. Birds wake me up. Maybe I should try a sound machine. . . https://www.mjcandland.com/blog/the-aftermath monthly 0.5 2025-05-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67853fcbb00f7d2fcdec1909/ad4ed211-0f00-4673-b02a-d87d54fec241/Screenshot+2025-05-13+203311.png Blog - The Aftermath - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.mjcandland.com/blog/cousins-camp monthly 0.5 2025-04-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67853fcbb00f7d2fcdec1909/eef0b535-9cd1-48bd-9428-00439042fdf2/tailed+frog+in+hand.jpeg Blog - Cousin’s Camp - FUN FACT: The tailed frog population flourished as mother nature recovered from the volcanic eruption. Aren’t they cute? 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My condolences to those that have had hair dye in the shampoo bottle, a mouse trap by the light switch, or even a forged eviction notice. Or maybe you like to live on the wild side and stick to the middle ground by sprinkling baby powder on powdered donuts. When my cousin was a teenager, she put plastic wrap under the toilet seat so her legally blind dad would make a giant mess in the middle of the night. (Funny, yes, but so gross, Kim!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67853fcbb00f7d2fcdec1909/dc0cd3b2-c784-48e2-9edd-5c642a0137f5/Screenshot+2025-04-01+113142.png Blog - Fish or Fool? - Did you know that April Fools’ Day is celebrated differently around the world? Check out this infographic I found. ——> Side note: Wouldn’t it be fun to try some of the various traditions with the kids? We just may do that tonight. Now, whether you’re putting a handful of salt in the chocolate chip cookies or taping a kick me sign to the back of your husband’s jacket, you’ll know you’re in good company. Mischief makers unite online, and as I did my research for this article, I came across some pretty hilarious tricks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67853fcbb00f7d2fcdec1909/cdd36c7b-becf-4d87-8a33-ab8c6b8fdf17/april+fools+ad.jpg Blog - Fish or Fool? - Paint your bar of soap with clear nail polish Scrape the white stuff out of Oreos and replace with toothpaste. “Borrow” your roommate’s phone while they’re sleeping and replace the screen protector with a cracked one. Clog the shampoo spout with hot glue. Insert cake pop sticks in brussel sprouts. Frost and decorate. Does your family celebrate April Fools’ Day? Or do you prefer to ignore the day and call it a win if you get through unscathed? Maybe you’re like me and haven’t observed the holiday in years but you’re tempted by some of the humorous tricks you’ve found. I’m headed to the store to buy some brussel sprouts, folks! Happy pranking, my friends! Love, MJ https://www.mjcandland.com/blog/christ-centered-chaos monthly 0.5 2025-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67853fcbb00f7d2fcdec1909/8231f618-c779-4229-a399-c8b8afce94f4/IMG_2564.jpeg Blog - Christ-Centered Chaos - The shelves are placed and stocked, now I just need to decorate the walls. My question is. . .will photos on the walls make the room too busy? Maybe I should just hang a eucalyptus wreath and call it good. 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