Last summer I saw a sign at Rita’s Ice (a local Italian Ice shop) that said something about a “honeydew” list that included “cantaloupe.” Like anyone else seeing that sign, I thought “I want to write a love poem to my wife that includes fruit.” So, I began to write a love poem to my “Star...

October 22, 2011

Take a Fall Family Vacation

by John Salmon

I recently read a blog from The Generous Husband that talked about taking a vacation. I really liked the blog…and I love vacations. About this time of year, I’m looking for a vacation. The rush of the holidays is around the corner, the demands of homework and fall activities have taken a toll on my rest...

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September 10, 2011

3…2…1…Oxytocin Release

by John Salmon

I have one daughter in 11th grade, one daughter in 8th grade, and I’m an adjunct faculty member at a local university. We all returned to school this month. I like school…but it does come with a boat load of stressful demands and expectations. Getting up and off to school on time, homework to complete after...

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September 5, 2011

4 Things We Learned at Family Camp

by John Salmon

My family and I had a great time during Family Camp at Camp Christian. This year, I had the opportunity to present about family life during family camp. I enjoyed preparing the lessons and presenting them during camp. I truly appreciate the support and encouragement everyone offered in response…thank you. It was a humbling and...

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August 27, 2011

6 Ways to Celebrate Back to School

by John Salmon

My daughters are back to school today…woohoo! Well, my daughters are not celebrating the return to school. They rejoice to see friends but moan about the return of homework. Me, I take any and every opportunity I can to celebrate…and my children returning so school is reason enough! So, what can a family do to celebrate...

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July 30, 2011

4 Daily Doorways to Family Intimacy

by John Salmon

Doors, doors, and more doors. Everyday we walk through doorways…revolving doorways, automatic doorways, office doorways, garage doorways, backdoor doorways…. Not only do we walk through physical doorways, we walk through relational doorways, those doorways to intimate moments or disastrous conflict. In family relationships, we open at least four doorways that provide an opportunity to nurture...

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July 23, 2011

Family Road Trip Games

by John Salmon

Remember “Star Trek”? Whenever Captain Kirk wanted to come home from a planet, he flipped open his communicator and said, “Beam me up Scotty.” Within seconds he was transported from one location to another. I always wanted a transporter to get to and from vacation spots. Alas, we have to drive. We pile our family...

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July 16, 2011

5 Summer Picnic Ideas

by John Salmon

I enjoy eating…well really, I love to eat. In the summer I love a picnic, combining my love of food with the outdoors. When I grew up, my family would often enjoy the “vacation picnic.” We would pack a picnic before vacation and, half way to our destination, stop for a picnic. Sometimes the sky was sunny…sometimes...

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July 9, 2011

20 Ideas for Family Summer Fun

by John Salmon

Summer is a great time for family fun. If your family is like mine, you’re trying to think of fun summer activities you can do as a family. Here are some ideas if you get stuck. Add some of your ideas in the comment section or on Facebook for all of us to share. ...

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July 1, 2011

Freedom & Family

by John Salmon

Happy Fourth of July! Today we celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, a step toward a free and independent United States. What does family have to do with the Fourth of July? For one thing, we celebrate the Fourth of July with our families. Secondly, and perhaps of greater importance, family lays the...

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Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Family by God's Design

Celebrate Marriage With A Song…A Fruity Love Song

Take a Fall Family Vacation

3…2…1…Oxytocin Release

4 Things We Learned at Family Camp

6 Ways to Celebrate Back to School

4 Daily Doorways to Family Intimacy

Family Road Trip Games

5 Summer Picnic Ideas

20 Ideas for Family Summer Fun

Freedom & Family