Another busy month has nearly passed. Summer is beginning, which doesn’t mean a whole lot for my family for a couple of reasons. First, it’s already very hot around here. Second, we’ve been using a year-round approach to our homeschooling. This means we have school during the summer (the lack of a large summer break is offset by frequent, … [Read more...] about June 2022 Dinner Menu
Road Trip Games on Printable Cards
When we traveled two months ago to spend spring break with family, I reread a post I wrote in 2014 to refresh my mind with ideas of games my girls could play while we were on the road. That post (19 Zero-Technology Road Trip Games) contains so many good ideas! There are games for kids of all ages, even young kids like my 3-year-old. Instead … [Read more...] about Road Trip Games on Printable Cards
How to Help Siblings Work Out Their Own Conflicts
One of the wonderful things about having kids who are close in age is that they grow up as best friends. My daughters, who are currently ages 7, 5, and 3, are a great example of this. They spend a lot of time acting out stories with their dolls, coloring pictures, building cities out of blocks, etc. Unfortunately, sometimes I’ll be listening … [Read more...] about How to Help Siblings Work Out Their Own Conflicts
Is Motherhood Harder Today Than It Used to Be?
When I speak with other moms, there appears to be a growing consensus that motherhood is harder today than it used to be. Of course, it’s impossible to say for certain because many of today’s moms weren’t mothers 20-30 years ago, nor were any of us alive 200 or 2,000 years ago. Interestingly, it’s not just moms who feel that motherhood is more … [Read more...] about Is Motherhood Harder Today Than It Used to Be?
May 2022 Dinner Menu
April was a busy month for us. May promises to be the same. We’ve spent more time visiting with extended family members this spring than we have in years! It’s been wonderful. We’ve been getting outside a lot while the weather is warm but not yet blazing hot. It’s always nice to see the trees covered in blossoms and chat with neighbors … [Read more...] about May 2022 Dinner Menu
Country Chicken and Veggies with Biscuits
When I try a new recipe, I never know for certain how well it will be liked by my family. Thankfully, when I tried this one last fall, it was a huge hit! In addition to being tasty, this dish is easy to prepare and brimming with vegetables. This makes it an all-around winner in my house! Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) ⅓ … [Read more...] about Country Chicken and Veggies with Biscuits
How to Get Up the First Time Your Alarm Sounds
I frequently find myself reexamining content contained in blog posts I wrote years ago. During the past few weeks, the post I’ve been considering is about getting up the first time your alarm goes off. I wish I could say that I mastered this after writing about it seven years ago. It seemed that I had—I did quite well for years. … [Read more...] about How to Get Up the First Time Your Alarm Sounds
Printable Vacation Packing List
When I begin preparing for a trip, the first thing I do is print a copy of my packing list. You can see my old packing list in a post I published eight years ago. That list is perfectly functional, but I decided to create one that is less colorful and that has slightly different categories. These are the categories I’ve included in my … [Read more...] about Printable Vacation Packing List
