Worst Mommy Ever (A Guest Post From That Mommy Blog)

I’m excited to welcome Michelle to my blog today. Who would have ever thought my star Sunday School Student, a precious little moppet with blond curls and huge blue eyes, would grow up someday to marry this wonderful woman and give me the gift of a great friend…

My Birthday Fix: Stitch Fix Review #2

Welcome to my Birthday Fix! What is Stitch Fix, you might ask?  It’s a wonderful styling service where clothing and accessories are delivered right to your door, as often you like, no obligation, and according to your own style preferences. If you haven’t tried Stitch Fix…

Fifteen Precious Minutes and Why They Matter

“Sit by me, Papa!” I was positive my husband’s response to this request would gently be, “Not right now, I need to do some work stuff.” Instead it was a question. “Why do you want me to sit with you?” And the…

Priceless Quotes To Reclaim Joy When Life Gets Tough

I love the way a good quote can make you stop for a moment and think, “Hey! That’s right!” Or how a a special collection of words can comfort, redirect or bring profound insight and clarity when things are really crazy.  “I’m thankful…

DIY

How I Saved A Ton By Making My Own Dog Food

My family is animal crazy. No, seriously. It’s really not healthy. On top of that, I’m not kidding when I tell you strays just seem to find us.  It’s like a cloud, or an aura, or something else I don’t really believe…

Potty Training And The Magic Of Cars

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…

DIY

How I Saved My Chairs And Wallet My Way

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…

Superheroes in the Garage

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…

Tantrums and Transformers

  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…

Welcome to Joy Reclaimed

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…