Take Control During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Quarantine Life during the COVID-19 Pandemic has been tough. It’s hard enough on us grown-ups, but it’s even harder for the kids. They’re accustomed to the grown-ups being able to control things and take care of them. Coronavirus is scary.
Continue Reading »“Fun Stuff” Throwback – Activities for Preschoolers
We’ve been remodeling and sorting and purging lately and found this booklet of activities for preschoolers. Instead of just throwing out this self-published booklet from my relatives, my husband suggested I upload it to the internet so it could live forever.
Continue Reading »God’s Reassuring Love
I’m writing this as we’re watching Dorian slowly make his way towards Florida. We were on vacation earlier this week and were blindsided by the possibility of a hurricane. I woke up anxious (again) this morning about the entire situation. I’ve made myself several lists to force my productivity (not just for hurricane prep, but…
Continue Reading »Finding God’s Helpers in the Midsts of the Storm
Last week, Hurricane Irma hit the Jacksonville region, and boy, was she a doozy! In the end, though, the helpers, God’s helpers, were there too!
Continue Reading »Be Strong, Mama: When your baby is crying in public
Mothers have babies. Babies cry. Sometimes in public. Don’t let bullies shame and embarrass you into staying home.
Continue Reading »On Disciplining Children
As a parent, I wish I could just have someone give me a set of very specific rules on discipline that works every time with every child for every circumstance. But no, they have to go and be their own individual, unique little flowers, even when it comes to acting up. They’re a little older…
Continue Reading »Mexican Cooking
A few years ago I had the chance to take a trip to Cabo San Lucas. I immediately took the opportunity to learn how to cook Mexican food. Along with my husband and a small group of friends we visited Donna Somerlott at her home and school, Casa de Colores. It was an amazing experience.…
Continue Reading »Easy Hair Clip Organizer – 5 Minute Solution
I had hair clips all over my bathroom counter. I needed a hair clip organizer and was delighted to come up with this simple solution. All you need is an old tie and a binder clip. A clothespin and decorate scarf or fabric scrap would work, too. It even travels compactly and easily! Directions for…
Continue Reading »Fad Diet? Really???!?!?! – I tried a high-fat diet and liked it.
Yes, it’s true. I went on a fad diet this summer. And now I’m even going to tell you how good it was. For many years I have heard people advocating a no-carb and low-carb diets. There are a variety of these diets, including Atkins and Paleo. I’m not really fond of extreme diets that severely limit the intake…
Continue Reading »Daughter
There’s night time and there’s light time.
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