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Magical Memories

With all of the flurry of activity during the busy holidays, I would never be able to do one fraction of the things we do if I had not planned ahead.… Read More Magical Memories

December 2, 2020December 14, 2020 bluewillowcottage2 Comments

Standards…

We must not always be WORKING! Some fun must be allowed in family life. … Read More Standards…

October 18, 2020October 22, 2020 bluewillowcottage1 Comment

Beyond Our Expectations

These days with our young children will soon be gone forever, just a wispy memory, let’s not miss our moment to make marvelous memories!… Read More Beyond Our Expectations

September 9, 2020September 17, 2020 bluewillowcottage

Boredom To Delight: The Troll Village

There are dozens of things to do during this down time in Quarantine! Be Creative! Be that fun mom who lets the kids get dirty and make things! … Read More Boredom To Delight: The Troll Village

March 21, 2020March 22, 2020 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Pass it down to your children… The gift that keeps on giving (The Word)

A nice surprise that warmed my heart… Read More Pass it down to your children… The gift that keeps on giving (The Word)

February 3, 2020April 15, 2020 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Talkin’ with the Children in Autumn, Vintage Literature

We set around the kitchen fire,
an’ has the mostest fun!… Read More Talkin’ with the Children in Autumn, Vintage Literature

September 22, 2019September 23, 2019 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Baby in the house (again)

Kind mothers of babes allow me to care for their little ones now and then to cure my blues for another child. It is healthy, really…… Read More Baby in the house (again)

July 12, 2019August 9, 2019 bluewillowcottage

What are We Made of?

All of our “people” help out around the house. Visitors, children whom I babysit, and anyone who is here must be a part of our morning chores routine. Throughout the day, we continue to work. Children love to help! … Read More What are We Made of?

May 28, 2019June 3, 2019 bluewillowcottage

On Loving A Child

I promised myself when I brought our little blue bundle
home from the hospital, that he would never be “the interruption” in my life…… Read More On Loving A Child

February 13, 2019February 14, 2019 bluewillowcottage3 Comments

Lies and Traps

I have discovered a wonderful thing. When I am at my lowest, I read scriptures, or recite (Out Loud) passages I have memorized and the devil must flee! … Read More Lies and Traps

February 6, 2019February 10, 2019 bluewillowcottage

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Welcome to our cottage and gardening blog. A mother of one, wife, daughter, aunt of ten, Dawn is a writer/photographer/speaker and Nurse with a passion for Cottage Décor, Gardening (especially organic veggies and herbs), Jesus, and afternoon tea. She is married to her college sweetheart, Mike, who makes all the joys of the life at Blue Willow possible.

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