All across the floor are toys, books, socks, crayons, baby dolls scattered from one end of the house to the other. That’s not the only thing that’s scattered my thoughts, my emotions, juggling, so precariously, all of their individual needs and mine….where do those come in? Our days seem scattered, jumping from one thing to [...]
Nov 072011
Nov 022011
There’s something about a “New Life” that makes you want to make a new start in lots of things. One of the things we wanted to change was our eating habits. My husband in particular had been really struggling with not feeling well, no energy, lots of headaches, etc. In his words, “I am 34, [...]
Jul 152011
I read books by Christian authors for the same reason I listen to Christian music and very carefully choose the movies I watch – I want my mind filled with only what would be approving to the Lord. “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and [...]
May 192011
We had so much fun making this salad!! I found the idea here, but please do not compare my video to her’s ! Let’s just say she does not have a busy, loud toddler screaming her sister’s name in the background. And yes! That is me shhing her and then her shhing me! This activity [...]
May 142011
My neighbor rang the doorbell the other morning with this special delivery!! OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! YUMMINESS!!!! And I didn’t even have to beg for the recipe ! But I did have to share ! Doughnut Muffins 1/3 C shortening 1 C white sugar 1 egg 1 1/2 C all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 [...]
Apr 232011
I know this is last min, but I HAD to add this fun cake to my list of Easter ideas!! This cake cost $1.50 to make and literally took 20 min to do (after baking). It is a VERY tangible (and yummy) way to present the Easter story to a wide range of ages. All [...]
Last year we made some very special family memories with an authentic Seder Dinner and a special Easter Service at our church. Our girls know very much why we celebrate Easter and on their own levels can articulate what the holiday means to them. But I cannot deny my love for Peeps! So, here are [...]
Jan 272011
This cake is super easy, inexpensive and a hit with kids big and little! Who doesn’t love Oreos?? Ingredients: 1 Box White Cake Mix 1 Container White Icing 1 Package Oreos Directions: Mix the cake according to the box directions. Dump almost all of the Oreos (leave a dozen or so for decorating the top) [...]
Jan 202011
I am a slave to my stomach these days. Whatever it wants to eat. Whenever it wants to eat. I carry a plate of food with me to bed, nibbling little bites through the night. And then the cravings come. My girls were wide-eyed when I went to them yesterday afternoon and said, “Get in [...]
Jan 072011
Just in case you missed my announcement, but I am newly pregnant with number five! We are so excited!! I am NOT, however, excited about these first few months of Morning (All-Day) Sickness. With my first daughter I had it pretty bad, with my second daughter it was slightly better…..manageable, with my third daughter I [...]
