Back-to-School To-Do List: An Update
So we did it. We made it through that crazy time of year known as “get ready for back-to-school.” And wow, what an emotional roller coaster it has been! I love all the preparations and make [...]
Excuse me, but have you seen my summer?
I seem to have misplaced it. Last time I checked it was right here…and now, well, it’s just about gone. And I find myself scratching my head, wondering where it went. And then, I remember… Three [...]
Summer Goal: Eat more natural foods
One of my goals this summer is to eat more natural foods, such as fresh foods from the Farmer’s Market and store bought foods made with natural ingredients. Lucky for me, Jay is excited about this [...]
Summer
Around here we’re (kind of) getting into the groove of summer. We have two weeks under our belts, which is a good thing. Things are definitely getting easier. The newness and bumpiness (and grumpiness that comes [...]
Bring on the Summer!
It’s the last day of school…and I can’t help but wonder where the school year went. It seems that as my kids get older the school years just keep going faster and faster. Is it just [...]
Week in the Life: A Glimpse at the Finished Project
At long last I’m sharing some photos and reflections on my Week in the Life Projects. I say projects (plural) because I never shared any pictures of the first time I did this project. So…no time like [...]
Yes—it really is a post about bagels
You may not yet know this about me, but I tend to get (overly) excited about simple little things. Especially simple little tips that make life just a notch easier. Case in point—the bagel tip I’m [...]
A Week in the Life: Days 3 Through 7
So it's the first day after Week in the Life, and I'm feeling a bit empty handed today—no camera in my hands. I kind of miss it. Once again, I'm so glad that I am doing [...]
A Week in the Life: Days 1 and 2
I had forgotten how much fun this project really is. I'm finding it so worth the effort — even though my family isn't yet completely on board. In part, I think they simply enjoy giving me [...]
Make Spring Cleaning More Fun (and Smell Better, too!)
The weather has been so lovely where I live. All I really want to do is be outside—every spare moment that I have. And yet, my spring cleaning to-do list keeps call out my name. Can [...]