Crumbs in the Pantry… and a Seasonal Change
So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. He who plants and he who waters are one, and each […]
Bullet Journal for Real Life
I’m a technology girl. I love that Andrew and I can sync up our calendars and keep our little train on the tracks with all of our devices. I […]
Raising Tweens – Wise Words from Veteran Moms
As I watch Sam and Ian lope into the tween season, I am quizzing my faithful mentors for hints to navigating this new terrain. @ameliathebody I thought I’d share some […]
Shakespeare For Kids… and For Life
Last summer, I ran across the book “How To Teach Your Children Shakespeare” by Ken Ludwig. It took a few minutes for the author’s name to sink in. Turns out, […]
If The Friends Were Homeschooled…
So I’m about two years behind the trend, but nothing makes me giggle like a good Friends GIF. Or that GIF where the penguin gets shoved into the ice. Gets […]
To The Mamas of Littles During the Holidays
Dear Young Mama Of Tiny People, I hear you in the bathroom, locked behind the door and trying to unwrap a piece of chocolate with shaky fingers. I see you […]
Fighting The Mommy Jiggle – A Barre3 Review (Plus a Giveaway!)
It makes me cringe a little to talk about losing weight and exercise here. I’d rather just confess my constant chocolate consumption and move on. But my people need me […]
A Berkey Water Filter Review – For Water Purists Like Me
I’m a heavy drinker. Of water. I am legen… wait for it… dary for requiring copious amounts of water and spilling it frequently. Especially when I’m pregnant. I remember being […]
All About Spelling vs. All About Reading – A Review
Teaching phonics pretty much always makes me want to gouge out my eyeballs with a spoon. And it seems that, for the next decade or so, I will have at […]
Let’s Talk About the ETB (Early Thirties Breakdown)
I know I joke a lot about “chocolate is my therapy” and “I’m saving up for the kids’ therapy one day,” etc. But I was sharing my own experience recently […]