Something really sweet happened when I was grocery shopping with my daughters a few days ago. As we were exiting the store with a cart full of groceries, my 3-month-old decided she was uncomfortable and was going to let everyone know about it. Her cries continued to escalate as I arrived at my car and unlocked my trunk. As this was … [Read more...] about Intentional Acts of Kindness
Archives for October 2016
Riveting Reads: September and October 2016
I hope you enjoy these inspiring, insightful, and thought-provoking posts that I have read from other bloggers during the last two months. Rebekah at Ready to be Offered discusses what can happen when children slow you down. Like her, I love to get things done so I can cross them off of my list and I have young children who slow my pace. I … [Read more...] about Riveting Reads: September and October 2016
Cook Once, Eat Twice: Taco Pasta Pot and Taco Pasta Bake
This recipe shares some similarities to the cook once, eat twice recipe for Creamy Beefy Noodles and Cheesy Beefy Noodle Bake that I shared a couple of weeks ago. Like that recipe, this one is easy to prepare and uses affordable ingredients. However, due to taco seasoning, this dish has a zesty flair. Given its flavor and affordability, … [Read more...] about Cook Once, Eat Twice: Taco Pasta Pot and Taco Pasta Bake
22 Uses for Citrus Peels
Many of us toss the peels in the trash after eating an orange or squeezing juice from a lemon. This is a terrible habit because there are actually dozens of uses for these peels! Not only have these uses reduced the amount of trash I throw out, but I’m discovering that they can help me save money and make my home more pleasant. Ways to … [Read more...] about 22 Uses for Citrus Peels
5 Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Whether you or a loved one have battled the disease or not, October—Breast Cancer Awareness Month—is a time when many men and women give a lot of thought to this common form of cancer. A lot of women walk away from these contemplations with a fatalistic view of the disease: If 12% of women are diagnosed with breast cancer at some time … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Cleanup Songs for Young Children
It’s critical that we teach our young children how to pick up after themselves. Not only does this help us keep our homes clean, but it provides our kids with a solid foundation for other important life skills. As you’ve likely discovered, keeping kids on task while they clean up isn’t easy. One way to help them remain focused is to use … [Read more...] about Cleanup Songs for Young Children
5 Ways to Stop Procrastinating
I occasionally find myself putting off some task that I really need to accomplish. Often the task relates to housecleaning, though sometimes it relates to budgeting, yard work, or home maintenance. I’m a little embarrassed to say that sometimes days, weeks, or even months will pass before I finally buckle down and complete it. Does this ever … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Stop Procrastinating
FUNtastic Tools for Teaching Toddlers About Colors
I love it when my 23-month-old toddler walks up to me and identifies an object using both an adjective and a noun. Currently, a lot of the adjectives she uses are colors: purple car, black bear, orange ball, etc. Though I’ve always mentioned colors when talking with her about the things around us, it wasn’t until about 10 weeks ago that … [Read more...] about FUNtastic Tools for Teaching Toddlers About Colors
