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Monthly Archives: June 2016
After four children there are two things about parenting I absolutely detest. One is teaching kids to drive. The other is potty training. Because I endured unspeakable anxiety from the passenger seat during road test practice sessions for two of my kids, I solved this issue the third time by…
Click to Tweet! After four kids (one of them still in progress only just now able to reach the sink to wash his own hands), my gorgeous table chairs with the cream cushions were done. So, since I didn’t want to pay anyone else, here’s how…
I live with Superheroes. A lot of them. They live in the room that used to be my husband’s garage. Oh, there are still cars in there, just not in the traditional sense. They are parked on gorgeous dark grey slate tiles, each placed carefully by his hands…
It was a typical morning. Lunches were packed, breakfast eaten, clothes changed and car loaded for our trip down the hill to preschool before I had to head off to my teaching assignment. As usual, time was limited and my focus was entirely on the clock. My five year…
If you are a guest today of Joy Reclaimed from That Mommy Blog, I’m thrilled to welcome you. It’s an honor to be a guest blogger and share one of my favorite pieces, “Sock Treasures” with a new audience. If you came to check…
Thinking about sprucing up your home? I’m going to tell you why it’s a good idea to seriously consider adding a cat or two to your interior design. Few people can argue with the feelings of peace and comfort that seeing a kitty curled up on…
My one goal for summer break was to find a new bag to carry when school starts again. I wanted something that was large enough to hold my computer and the plastic file where I keep my important papers; plus my wallet and personal stuff. It had to be comfortable…