Ever since my first was born we’ve been reading together at bedtime. The habit has come and gone and come back again over the years, changing form again and again. For a long time their Daddy would take the older ones to bed and read bedtime stories while I tended to the little one. But […]
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Back to basics: the cook box
Funfetti cookies with icing, pineapple supreme cake, raspberry and blueberry muffins. My children have been cooking up treats with a Christmas gift from Nana. The cook box she gave them is brimming with boxed mixes but most importantly, sprinkles. The girls decided they would bake a few items from the cook box each week. So […]
Planning to be spontaneous – the inevitable
I know last week I said that we would talk about budgeting today, but I would like to beg your pardon and ask a question today, instead. We’ll visit the topic of budgeting next week. For now, here is my question: What is more certain and yet more spontaneous than death? We will all die […]
Having fun AND getting stuff done
If you know me, you know I like lists. The holidays are especially list worthy. Lists of errands, gifts to buy, grocery lists. Well, what about a list of fun? I hope my fun list will afford some inspiration. Things to do with the family between Christmas and the new year. A list of intentional […]
The habit of organizing and sharing memories
I don’t know about you, but I am an intentional scrapbooker. I always intend to do it, but I don’t. I have lots of scrapbooking stuff, just not the time. Actually I think it’s more of a space issue. If I had a place where I could leave everything out so that it was ready […]
Power Hour
I have a cleaning schedule that I really like. It covers all the day to day cleaning and also has one day per week set aside to tackle bigger jobs that are done less frequently. The only problem with my schedule is, well… me. If I get off the schedule, then I’m stuck with a […]
The Habit of Having Family Traditions
Tradition- (Free online Dictionary) 1. The passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation, especially by oral communication. 2. a. A mode of thought or behavior followed by a people continuously from generation to generation; a custom or usage.b. A set of such customs and usages viewed as a coherent body of […]
Dating your husband
What are the benefits? Let me count the ways… Your relationship as husband and wife stays a priority Your children see your time together as something very important Grandparents get your babies all to themselves Friends you trade babysitting with will get a date night too Babysitters earn money 1 If I speak with human […]