I am writing this post specifically for my youngest, who still lives at home. No matter how recently I have been to the grocery store, I hear the phrase, “There is nothing to eat” quite frequently. I know some of you are nodding your heads in agreement.Likely, the reason for this stems from wanting a …
(All photos in this post are by my friend Amy, on Instagram as @amy.law.) Before you start the homeschool year, it’s always a good idea to establish some habits.–helpful homeschool habits that will help you keep your sanity throughout the year. So when the baby is crying, the dog is barking, the third grader is …
(All photos in this post are by my friend Amy, on Instagram as @amy.law.) Homeschooling… Maybe you’ve thought about it for the first time this year, after doing it unexpectedly in the spring. You may have all kinds of questions and the answers are either hard to find or overwhelming. Questions such as, “Will my …
I’ve always loved to have beauty all around me, and my home is no exception. Even as a little girl, I longed to have a beautiful room with pink gingham curtains and flowered wallpaper. As a married adult, my tastes have changed somewhat, but my desire for beauty remains. My budget, however, has not always …
I have to confess that I enjoy cleaning somewhat. Mostly because I can envision the end of the process, the sparkling home that I will then be able to enjoy life in (or collapse in bed in if I am too exhausted from cleaning). Lately, I have been following Becky at Clean Mama. I love …
It’s hot right now. And humid! And just, well, icky outside. Makes me miss my northern California days, where we had to wear a sweater sometimes on summer nights. So, I’ll try to focus on the positive… here are ten things I love about living in the South 1. Fireflies (thanks, hodgepodgemom, for reminding me!) …
It’s a drab, rainy day. This kind of weather can drag me down, until I remember it’s a great day to bake cookies and pop in an old, black and white movie! I love black and white movies! Why? Well, here are some reasons: Great acting! Think of those long scenes with pages and pages …
