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Connected in the Storm
What are some reminders and steps to take when we walk through storms with others?
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Summer Isn’t Over Yet
The last of my children may have started school today, but TECHNICALLY, according to the calendar, summer isn’t over until September 22! Schedules look a little different- bed time earlier and alarm clocks are set, but there is still fun to be had. My husband just told me, “you always try to squeeze the last drop out of everything- vacation, summer, one last night to stay up late…” What’s wrong with that!?? So much of us revolves around the August to May calendar and it seems like our mindset totally shifts once the school supplies have been purchased. The laid-back summer days are replaced with carefully timed routines, carpools, homework,…
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4 Ways to be a Great Friend
LYLAS my BFF
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5 Ways to Connect With Teachers This School Year
Be your teacher's biggest cheerleader!
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Just the Motivation I Need
3 Reasons Why I Would Rather Sweat Together Than Alone
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The Summer of BOBA!
What is a Boba and why would I want to drink it!?
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Birthday Connections
6 Easy Birthday Traditions That Bring Us Together
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Peach Cobbler? Yes, Please!
Warm, fresh peach cobbler for one?? You're welcome!
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Hello! Let’s get connected!
Welcome to Connected. A blog about things we love and have in common. I am excited about connecting over faith, family, food, travel, and much more! My name is Christa Skipper, wife, mom of 4 awesome kids, and a seeker of authentic connections with Jesus, people, and the world around me. A quick background…. the idea of connecting came during a hard season of life. I found out that I have thyroid cancer and had two surgeries in a week to remove my thyroid. The surgeries were fine, but complications afterward almost took my life. A few months later a disk in my lower back collapsed and I found myself…