Another Dam Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. This year 2/3 of our family is sick. I work all day tomorrow. I don’t have a card for my husband. … continue reading
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Screen Time, Will Power, and Intentional Boredom
Field trips aren’t always obviously enjoyable. Adventures in parenting fall in this category. I try to keep these adventures in perspective by not taking them … continue reading
How Three Ghosts Delivered a New Christmas Tradition
Christmas Carol, Dickens,
Throwback Thursday: Accepting Compliments
It’s always harder to receive compliments than give them, don’t you think? This morning I read a Huffington Post article about authenticity, Six Signs You’re … continue reading
Where’s Grandpa? A hidden pictures game for family
It all started with photos of my dad trimming trees. My nephew lives across the country. For most of the year we can’t see each … continue reading
3 Reasons Father’s Day Gifts Kill Me
Not all dads… enjoy mowing the lawn or using power tools. Isn’t it kind of like giving mom a washing machine or kitchen appliances for … continue reading
Chili and Tom & Jerrys: A Christmas Tradition
This post is a part of the Fantabulous Christmas Favorites blog chain put together by a great group of bloggers. The theme this week is Favorite … continue reading
How to use your Elf on the Shelf to spread the Christmas spirit (and still have fun)
Last year was the first year we had an elf come to our home. While I love, love, love the idea of Elf on the Shelf, … continue reading
Cook Up a Kitchen Memories Gift
This post is a part of the Fantabulous Christmas Favorites blog chain put together by a great group of bloggers. The theme this week is Favorite … continue reading
A Thanksgiving Tablecloth Tradition
This post is a part of the Fantabulous Fall Favorites blog chain put together by a great group of bloggers. The theme this week is … continue reading