Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
Have a piece of furniture that totally needs a face lift? I did. I gave this small end table a new look using three quick steps. (under and hour!) This technique can be used for anything wooden. Cupboards, shelves, coffee tables, etc. And you …
If you drop a crumb, pick it up. Put your clothes IN the hamper. Sweep in the corners and under the rugs. Leave a room in better condition than when you entered it. These are the little things that we try to teach our …
We were spring cleaning closets today, and I was thinking of ways to organize all of our scarves. I love scarves. They are an instant pick-me-up to any outfit. But mine were a mess–just thrown in a box, hung on a hook, or whatever. So …
Winters can seem L-O-N-G when you are a homeschooling mom of little ones. I think it is because we tend to hunker down and plow through our schoolwork with little to no regard for how long it takes. We all get tired of being inside …
For whatever reason, Titus 2 mentoring brings a mix of emotions. Fear and insecurity, on the part of the older women, and frustration on the part of the younger women, who are wondering why all of the older women are MIA. I received a lot …
Okay, so everywhere I look, people are gearing up for Christmas–and right now, I am drawing my virtual line in the sand here to stop the craziness and to just say no to Christmas until after Thanksgiving!! lol. I am going to relax, breath and just …
You have to try these cookies. They are so delicious! When we were first married, we went away to a bed and breakfast with my sister-in-law, Nancy and her husband, Fred. Nancy brought along a huge batch of these cookies, and that was that. …
One of my favorite things to do in the fall and winter is to get into my car, get a coffee, and drive down Rte. 228 in Hingham. I love looking at all of the beautiful homes and sometimes getting a glimpse into the lives …
Every day, every action, we are building our lives and the lives of our children. Brick by brick, the foundation is laid, and the structure goes up. Each action represents a brick, and the finished result is sometimes not what we intended. The plans you …