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Turning a Challenge into a Habit

by Dawn Camp | Mar 16, 2012 | motherhood

At what point does a new habit stick and become routine? Google it and you’ll get a variety of answers and maybe some helpful hints. Last month my family agreed to participate in the Listerine and Reach Healthy Habits for a Lifetime Oral Care Challenge, which...

What Real Life Means to Me

by Dawn Camp | Feb 16, 2012 | (in)courage, Friendship

Today I’m taking the torch from Jessica in the (in)RL blog hop and telling you a little bit about what real life means to me. Real life is girlfriends of like, precious faith who dream big with me, but are willing to grapple with the small stuff. Real life is...

My Quality Time Lovin’ 10-Year-Old Son

by Dawn Camp | Jan 29, 2012 | Family, motherhood

I’ve studied Gary Chapman’s 5 Love Languages (separate test for children) enough to know that my 10-year-old son’s primary language is Quality Time. He wants to run errands with me—even boring ones. Last week he surprised me in such a sweet way....

2011: A Year in Pictures

by Dawn Camp | Dec 31, 2011 | a day in the life, BlissDom, family & friends, photography

I’ve found that although memory is increasingly splotchy, I rarely forget a photo, the cement that holds moments and memories together. On this last day of 2011, I’m strolling through the year in images and revisiting the posts that illuminate them. I hope...

A Sunday Scripture (What Christmas is All About)

by Dawn Camp | Dec 18, 2011 | faith, holidays

And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. ~Matthew 1:21 It’s not about wrapped presents, decorated trees, or how much shopping and baking you’ve done. This is what it’s all...

Last-Minute DaySpring Deals for Christmas!

by Dawn Camp | Dec 11, 2011 | holidays

Today I feel a little bit like Santa. Or at least an elf. I’m an affiliate with DaySpring, and last month they asked if I had favorite items that I would like to offer to My Home Sweet Home readers at a heavy discount in December. I chose items that I personally...