Do your kids love writing thank you notes???…..So here’s a solution.

7 years ago

Our family has never been known for our stellar thank-you note etiquette. Instead, thank you notes typically make my boys…

The Weight of the Choices that We Make

7 years ago

Wow! What an election year, eh? Alan got to be in Washington, D.C. for election night, but it was not…

A Letter of Hope from 2003

7 years ago

This week is Veteran's Day, and as the wife of a veteran it's a holiday full of meaning for me.…

Global Warming, Honest Abe, and the Best Month Ever

8 years ago

November is quite possibly my favorite month of the year. Why? It all boils down to 2 primary reasons. #1.…

3 Fall Funnies and a NEW Giveaway for Your Kitchen!

8 years ago

It was an exciting weekend here, so I have FUNNY stuff to share today. I thought this photo well captured…

3 Months Since the Move: Snakes, Pumpkins, and Smiling

8 years ago

It has officially been three months since the move, and we are still adjusting to Georgia life. The other day…

Fun Way to Teach the True Meaning of Christmas, with Giveaway!

8 years ago

John David is 3 years old, but he already knows that Christmas equals presents. He is also fully in love…

10 Truths about Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers

8 years ago

A couple of months ago, I began working for Monterey Premier's blog, Engaging WorkLife. This is an exciting opportunity for…

Caleb, Aiden, and the Wolf: Creative Tales From California

8 years ago

Today I want to talk about creativity. When I was a child, it was greatly celebrated, but I was never…

How to Make Fire with a Magnifying Glass

8 years ago

Last weekend we were enjoying a leisurely weekend of letting the kids play in the backyard while we visited with…