7 Reasons Why Beer Beats Wine Every Time for this Mommy
April 7th is National Beer Day. Read my posts from past years including “National Beer Day (is No Fun When…
A Mommy’s Life
Ridiculous Questions About Homeschooling
About the only thing that makes people as nosy as walking around hugely pregnant with your three other kids in…
Tips for Surviving when Your Husband Travels for Work
Two years ago, I declared that one of the only things I know about marriage is how to survive a…
Handling Everything at Once
I distinctly remember the week before MLK day in 2007. It’s a weird time to remember, ten years ago but…
The Risk isn’t Gone, Just the Opportunity
“Mommy, can I go outside and play?” “Sure.” “Will you come with me?” “Why do I need to come with…
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Starting Writing off on the Right Foot with WriteShop Primary
I consider myself a professional writer which makes it ironic that my biggest failure as a homeschooling parent has been…
When Doing Something for Yourself Doesn’t Work Out
I did something out of character this weekend: I went shopping. For myself. My sister, who we haven’t seen since…
Marriage is Not One Size Fits All
Every relationship has its ups and downs and mine has certainly had its share. My husband and I don’t always…
Stages of Cleaning the Playroom Every Mommy Experieces
Part of having kids is having toys. And part of having toys is having a place for them to be…
My Place in the World
I’ve tried to stay optimistic since November: wait and see was my approach. Don’t get all worked up until something…