Have you ever been at a gathering where they had a purse scavenger hunt? For these activities, which are sometimes played at wedding and baby showers, you are awarded points if you can find particular items in your purse (e.g., grocery list, hand sanitizer, sewing kit, postage stamp). There are various ways to administer points, but you … [Read more...] about How to Deep Clean Your Purse
Peanut Butter and Jelly Snack Bars
These delightful snack bars are a little like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a little like a granola bar, and a little like a cookie. This means that they bring back memories of eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as a kid, but they’re also a tasty, satisfying snack! Ingredients (Adapted from this recipe.) 2 cups flour (I … [Read more...] about Peanut Butter and Jelly Snack Bars
Why I Don’t Care if I Have a Gender Balanced Family
My husband and I have two wonderful girls. We’re expecting a third child. We don’t yet know if this baby is a girl or boy, but since we first started sharing about the pregnancy, we’ve been hearing questions and comments like these: “Trying for a boy, huh?” “Maybe you’ll finally get a boy.” “You must really want a boy.” “Surely … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Care if I Have a Gender Balanced Family
8 of the Best Foods to Buy In Bulk
Buying foods in bulk can be a great way to save a bit of money on your grocery bill. However, it’s not wise to purchase all of your foods in bulk. Some foods spoil so quickly that it’s nearly impossible to use bulk quantities of them before they go bad. Other foods cost the same whether purchased in small or large quantities, so there’s … [Read more...] about 8 of the Best Foods to Buy In Bulk
Seeing People, Not Problems
My church had a speaker in a few weeks ago who addressed the topic of diversity. When my husband and I heard that this was going to be the topic of discussion, we began trying to guess what he would say. To be honest, we weren’t all that excited to hear him speak. Because we are a mixed-race family, candid discussions on race and … [Read more...] about Seeing People, Not Problems
Kid-Friendly Soft Taco Fold
If you have young kids in your house, then chances are that mealtimes tend to be messy. Of course, some meals are messier than others. One of these meals is tacos. No, tacos aren’t messy in the same way that spaghetti in marinara sauce is messy, but the taco fillings tend to get all over the place. As soon as a child picks up a taco and puts … [Read more...] about Kid-Friendly Soft Taco Fold
Book Review: Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away
Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages, is somewhat of a legend when it comes to marriage advice. Thus, I was thrilled when I received an email about an opportunity to review Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away, a revised and updated version of a book he originally published a decade ago. This isn’t the sort of book … [Read more...] about Book Review: Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away
Spring Worksheets for Preschoolers
As I did this past fall and winter, I’ve made some simple worksheets to supplement the various materials we are using as we do preschool at home with my oldest daughter. I’m sharing these so you can print them and use them with your child! (Click on the image below to view and download printable versions of the worksheets.) Here are … [Read more...] about Spring Worksheets for Preschoolers
