During this holiday season, I try to emphasize the spirit of giving with my family. Last year we tried a more intentional practice of this with our 1st annual “12 Days of Good Deeds”. First, I brainstormed a list of 12 good deeds… Read More
list of ideas and recipes for one pot meals
December 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
January can be a hectic month. There seem to be more activities and less time to prepare family meals. A dish thrown into the slow cooker in the morning or a meal throw together into one pot for dinner is the simple and… Read More
list of activities to include in your 2011 advent calendar
November 28, 2011 By 2 Comments
One of my favorite things about the holidays is our Advent calendar. First of all, who doesn’t love a countdown? Next, because our advent calendar is filled with activities, it allows me to think about all of the things that make Christmas so… Read More
list of games to play when hiking with children
May 31, 2011 By 1 Comment
A hike can be a great adventure and a lot of fun for children of all ages when they are challenged to think about their surroundings. Use some of these activities next time you go on a family hike. They will not only… Read More
list of manners children should be encouraged to use at home
February 25, 2009 By 3 Comments
Home should be a safe environment. Children and parents should be allowed to let down their guard and be themselves. However, there are still behaviors that should be encouraged and even expected while in the confines of the family home. Never expect someone… Read More
list of items on my thanksgiving menu
November 17, 2008 By 6 Comments
We will not be visiting family, nor will we be having company for the holiday, but that does not mean I want it to be any less special or memorable for my family. Each year, I am getting more and more satisfaction out… Read More
list of reasons it is good to go home
June 28, 2008 By 1 Comment
I spent the first 18 years of my life in Kansas. I was raised in a small town plopped down in the middle of wheat fields. I have almost lived as much of my life outside of Kansas as in it, but there… Read More
list of things i wish i’d known before getting pregnant
June 12, 2008 By 8 Comments
I knew from the time I was a child that I wanted to have a baby. I couldn’t wait to feel that tiny body growing inside me. I couldn’t wait to touch its soft skin and smell its sweet baby smell. Like everything… Read More
list of ways that show how much you love them
February 9, 2008 By 1 Comment
If you are like me, you wonder if the power of the phrase, “I Love You” will ever lose its luster with overuse. I want those close to me to be assured of the deep river of feeling that I have for them…. Read More
