Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
So, I’m writing an e-book. Ahem. It is nearly done, just a few more tweaks. You’ll hear more about that in a few days. But for now, think Christmas on a dime, and dealing with a tough economy during the holidays, M-kay? And today I am …
I have an iPod touch that I love,love,love and use for EVERYTHING except for making calls…because it can’t do that. (that would be the iPhone for you non-techy types) Someday when money is no object and college bills are nonexistent, we’ll talk iPhones. But for …
True Confession: I love to find inexpensive ways to decorate my home. I shop thrift shops, Savers, and Dollar type stores. And I really enjoy changing things up, so I don’t like to spend a lot on decorations. I live in New England and grew …
Okay, warm weather is finally here in New England and we are wanting to be outside. Yesterday, the kids did some of their school work outside and ended up playing out there for most of the afternoon. Want some free parenting advice? Some of the …
Here are some of my favorite things this week! When you have a minute, check them out! 1. One of my favorite Bible Storybooks for Children, the Jesus Storybook Bible. It comes with an audio cd (the guy who reads it has a pleasant British …
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 …
UPDATE! THE WINNER IS JEN LAWTON! CONGRATS!! If you have read around here at all you know that I love Elizabeth George. And today I am so excited to be giving away one of her NEWEST books RAISING A DAUGHTER AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART! I …
This weekend, Peter and I are headed off with about 20 of our church teens (THREE of them our own kids! Old, old…I am getting old!) to Winter WhiteOut, a snow camp that Peter and a group of New England Area Youth Pastor’s have been …
Reading is one of my favorite activities, and right now I am reading a book by an author that I never would have dreamed that I would be reading. Eleanor Roosevelt and I are on completely opposite sides of the political spectrum, yet I am …
One of the biggest things to keep in mind as you home school is that you are spending your time, hence your life. The time spent is not redeemable at the end of the day. You use it once. Learning can take place many ways. …