This past year, we were blessed to have two family gatherings. We had almost everyone together. There are 35 of…
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Making Lasting Memories with Your Grandkids
Recently, I had the honor of being interviewed for Focus on the Family with Jim Daly and John Fuller. We…
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A Fresh Way to Create a Plan for a Family Gathering of Any Size or a Church Event
For many of us when we think of planning an event, we typically begin with the program. What should the…
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How to Foster and Grow Deeper Relationships with Adult Children and Older Grandkids
Our Grandkids are growing. At our first Cousin Camp, we had five kids from three different families, the eldest being…
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How to Plan a Gathering for Your Grandchildren: Easy Ideas For You to Implement
I’m blogging over at Club31Women this week about planning a Cousin Camp. Here’s an excerpt: Recently I was asked, “Susan,…
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Let Me Tell You About Family Camp: Crazy, Wonderful, Fun & Incredibly LOUD
We have 5 kids, all married, and 21 grandchildren. Because we live in different states it’s hard for cousins to…
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How Grandparents Can Make a Positive Difference in a Child’s Life
Many of us are grandparents now or will be in the future. It’s exciting and scary. We so badly want…
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Teenagers Rule at Family Camp: Messy, Crazy, and Oh So Sweet!
The last car pulled out a few hours ago. John and I are beyond exhaustion. We can hardly speak a…
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It’s Time to Celebrate Family! Advice for Planning Your Time Together
Spring is in the air, the pandemic is lessening, we are longing to be with family again! Finally, it’s time…
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Wild and Crazy Family Camp: Worship, Food, and Fun
We are getting ready! They are about to arrive!!! Yes, the wild and crazy “Yates Family Camp” is just a…
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