How to Rock Christmas Crayon Art with Poinsettias and a Hair Dryer
A friend posted this summery melted-crayon craft on my Facebook page last week. We haven’t tried the melted crayon thing yet…unless you count my … continue reading
Kids
The Lazy Mom’s Elf on the Shelf
Hide and Seek with Elf on the Shelf For some of us it’s almost Elf on the Shelf time again. My son knows now that … continue reading
Lewis & Clark Summer Expedition: Week Ten
We did it! Week ten is our wrap up week. We actually finished our ten-week Lewis and Clark Summer Expedition in September. I have (ahem) … continue reading
The Sport of Sleeping Over
Our carefully planned evening came apart in 22 minutes. I knew immediately that I wanted out. Desperately. I think I may have actually whispered to myself, … continue reading
No-Sew Cub Scout Hanging Organizer
I had all four wisdom teeth out yesterday. I was supposed to take it easy and rest up to speed the healing process. I … continue reading
Diary of a Dog Sitter (by a totally under-qualified goldfish owner)
We own a goldfish. We did own three goldfish, now there’s just one hearty (and quite frankly, lucky as heck) goldfish. Goldfish are about the … continue reading
First Day of School: The Reality
On Facebook, my son’s first day of school look like this. The reality was: “It’s time to get up, Buddy….P? Are you up? It’s the … continue reading
Lewis & Clark Summer Expedition: Week Eight
This week lands us in Idaho where the original expedition met the Lemhi Shoshoni, led by Sacagawea’s brother. Sacagawea was originally from the area that is now … continue reading
Field Trip: Hazelwood Historic House with Kids
I won’t lie. My son did not want to come with me to tour Hazelwood Historic House Museum. In the end, finding a time when … continue reading
Mom’s Day Off (or I Heart Sleepovers)
As I write this our eight-year-old is at a sleepover. It’s kind of like getting the parent’s version of a day off, right? But a … continue reading