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Check out this one stop shop for most popular parenting blog posts of 2014!

With the New Year almost here, it’s a great time to take a look back at some of the most popular posts on this blog! Below are the most widely read parenting posts at She Lives Free in 2014. It’s possible you even discovered this blog after coming across one of these top ten posts. From character building to celebrating holidays with kids, and single parenthood to homeschooling, these posts are the heart of what this blog is all about.

10) Valentine Crafting with Kids

9) Vision Casting for Kids

8) Great Ideas to Inspire Gratitude and Teach Kids Thankfulness

7) Confessions of an Unlikely Homeschooler

6) Self Portraits for Kids

5) Open-ended Art Experiences for Babies and Toddlers

4) Inspiring Kids to Pay it Forward

3) Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World

2) Raising Volunteers

1) Dear Single Mom (and Sometimes Single Mom)

You can also find more parenting tips and encouragement right here!  I’d love to hear what resonates with you and what you enjoyed reading this year, in the comments below. Your feedback is always appreciated beyond words 🙂  Lots of love and best wishes for a New Year filled with peace and joy!