In less than two weeks I will be the parent of a teen-aged daughter. I remember being her age. I remember the struggles to fit in, the beauty concerns, clothing issues, friendship troubles, boy crushes, etc. When I was Chloe’s age I was very close with a family I babysat for. I grew up being […]
or was it really just my subconscious reading something into what was already there? It is very easy to hear a song on the radio, see a quote on someone’s FB wall, read a book or an article, and find a way to make it apply to your life, or believe it was written about/for […]
It is time for the 4th Annual “Not” Back To School Blog Hop! This week is School Room Hop where everyone is talking about and sharing picture of the space they call their “School Room”. Since moving into our home in 2008 we have been so blessed to have our homeschool room. It is one […]
A few years ago we found ourselves in an unhealthy, expensive food pattern. Most days I forgot to even think about dinner. Home with 3 small children for me meant taking one moment at a time and not looking too far ahead. That would leave my husband calling on his way home from work asking […]
Before beginning the 2011/2012 school year I spent a great deal of time researching art for my children. It is not on my list of strong subjects, thus I need something to hold my hand and help me out. I did find some things, and worked on some projects with the kids this year. Then […]
What is it about Mommy? In my house it is like simply having that title means I have special powers. Somehow my lap is better, my kisses and hugs are better, even sharing my glass or food is highly sought after! Not that I am complaining, because being the one, the end all, can be […]
It is time for the 4th Annual “Not” Back To School Blog Hop! This week is Curriculum Week and everyone is sharing what is on their academic plate for the coming year! We live way up in the north eastern United States and public schools around here don’t start up again until after Labor Day. […]