May 23, 2013

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Ready, Set, Go!

It was months in the planning, and the effort was nothing short of organizing a peace summit. Of course the chance to leave town for even a day or two without taking the children along is a crazy notion.

Lassi Anyone?

It's a staple in my home: Lassi. No, I'm not talking about the collie Lassie, but lassi. It's an Indian yogurt drink and it's fabulous!

Opposites Attract!!

My husband and I could be the poster children for the statement "opposites attract"! Taking a look at our differences and how they seem to work together.

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Zoe is ONE!

Zoe is such a funny little girl and constantly keeps us laughing. I cannot believe my baby is one year old! Where has the time gone?

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It’s an American Girl Birthday!

Every year I let my kids choose a theme for their parties. This year my daughter wanted an American Girl birthday. Last year, Olivia had a mermaid party and Jacob wanted a sports theme. Now, it’s all about the American Girl.

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One More Week!

Before I had Claire, I thought by the end of maternity leave I'd be fluent in Spanish, have every drawer organized and a scrapbook completed.

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Yarn Bombing

Is it about the Knitting or the Stories? What we learned from our grandmothers…

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Summer Plans

In less than a month, the kids will be home for the summer! Already, summer planning is under way.

Trees need TLC

We live on an acreage with a lake in our back yard. Yes, we get a great view of nature year round! We have a lot of landscaping which includes beautiful trees. But keeping those trees healthy and alive has been a real chore!

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Wishing Time Away!

Why can't I be 5?!?! Teaching my daughter to enjoy the age she is and not to wish away her life.

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Take Time for Breakfast

My daughter was out the door this morning with breakfast in hand: peanut butter toast and a bananna! Our alarm didn't go off and we slept in a little too much! Ouch!

Prom Time Silliness!

Yes, 'tis the season for sweaty palms and roller coaster emotions! High School prom season is in full swing. And, what a swing!

Be the Spider Slayer

How handy are you around the house? Sometimes you need to tangle with things you'd rather not get tangled up in but here's the list of 17 things every woman should know how to do in her own home.

The Jump-Juice Paradox

Is coffee making you lazy? A new study found that coffee's stimulant effect doesn't work on everyone. In fact, with highly motivated individuals, it can have a reverse effect.

Daddy daycare?

There is one thing that drives me crazy when it comes to dads taking care of their kids: when they call it "babysitting".

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A Tale of Two Angry Bunnies

How do you know when your child no longer believes in Santa, the Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny, but is faking it for the sake of the loot?

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Happy 13th!

When my daughter Meg was two, she couldn't wait to be five! After her fifth birthday, it was on to her seventh. Don't ask me why! Then, for the past six years her dream was to be 13! Now that's a reality!

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