parenting

2016 Christmas Gift Guide for Tween Boys, Ages 8-12

Top Pre-Teen Boy Picks: Ages ~8-12 #1. Popular Video Games this Christmas: Our sons don't have any of these yet,…

7 years ago

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

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

7 years ago

The Weight of the Choices that We Make

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

7 years ago

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

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

7 years ago

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

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

7 years ago

How to Make Fire with a Magnifying Glass

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

7 years ago

Why You NEED MOPS/Mom’s Next

You may be thinking, "Yes! MOPS! I love MOPS!!" Or you may be thinking, "What the heck is MOPS?" Well,…

7 years ago

What do I wear to the wedding?

I have a wedding to go to tomorrow. Oh, and Alan won't be here to help me get the boys…

7 years ago

“Are you so happy, Mom?”

John David asks me one question every single day. "Mom, are you so happy? I just want you be happy,…

7 years ago

My New Stay at Home Mom Job: Just JD and me (and the blog)

I LOVE being a stay at home mom. No, I mean literally. I LOVE IT. I always have. This is…

8 years ago