There are many things that I hear a lot and some of them are said by the same people or only certain people say certain things. The one I am going to focus on is one I am sure you have heard. Why didn’t you just ask? This can be said in connection with our …
Lately, the weather has been back and forth so many times I do not know what season we are in. One day it will be 30 and winter-like, the next day it will be 60, sunny and almost early summer feeling. The weather going back and forth as it has been has caused some plants …
Every morning I brace myself for a battle. It is not a battle most people think of either. It’s not a battle against a long day. It’s not a battle against kids who don’t want to get up. It’s not a battle against starting school work. No, my battle is a unique one for me. …
I do not have a planned out, hour-by-hour schedule, but we have a schedule established in our home. Get up, eat, see Daddy off to work, morning chores, then independent book work. After independent book work, there is a bit of a break, kid showers (after arguments), lunch, then group time work before they all …
Ever since the invention of the television, parents have been having trouble keeping their kids active. It seems all they want to do is stare at a screen. When video games were invented, this problem was made worse. Not only could kids never miss their favorite shows, but now they had to make it further …
I tend to not set resolutions. I was never big on them and then as I got older and saw how quickly people seem to drop them, I decided New Year’s resolutions were not for me. The funny thing about that is …. Every year I seem to pick something to focus on improving This …
While most of my articles are full of encouragement and suggestions, this one will be different. I am a Mama who is reflecting on how her babies are growing up. My twins are 12 years old and while they act like they still believe in good ol’ St. Nick, the past year or so they …
I know I am not the only one who has already heard the “I’m Bored” cry this season. Between the cold, the wind, and the rain, it seems this weather is determined to keep my kids cooped up and going crazy. We are an energetic bunch. We are always moving and doing and playing, so …
There are many wonderful things about this time of year. The crisp cool mornings The beautiful lights and colors The fun and cheerful songs we sing The friends and family coming to visit This time of the year is one of the most joyful and exciting times and you cannot help but see the excitement …
My kids are very hands-on kids. My boys especially but they all love activities and learn better when they can do activities associated with the lessons. These activities could be: making pictures building out of popsicle sticks adding to an interactive notebook or making a …
