Screen-Free Week is slated for May 5-11th this year. I kind of wish this had taken place during Lent, but perhaps it’s good to have another reason to cut back on screen-time. I’ve decided to take the pledge and go screen free with the kids. No television, computer games, or iPad. I’m also going toRead the whole post >>
Tips for bigish families series part 2: Behind every no there is a yes
Read the rest of my Bigish Family Series here. — I am chronic people-pleaser. I prefer to say yes to people who ask me for favors, volunteering help, or jobs such as team mom. I also often enjoy taking charge, planning and organizing, and helping out. I love speaking at churches and events, and IRead the whole post >>
We are an Easter people
This post is a part of my Recycled Series. This essay was originally published at Catholic Exchange. — “Mommy, why are you so grumpy?” my 8-year-old asks. I’m on a tear, gathering stray socks, shoes, and toys from the floor. I’ve morphed into what I’ve jokingly come to refer to as a “Tsu-Mommy.” All IRead the whole post >>
Tips for bigish families series part 1: Grooming is overrated and so are clothes
So here’s part one of my Tips for Bigish Families Series. Read the introduction here. Tip numbero uno: Grooming is overrated. I am always eager for spring and the gradual greening and warming that comes along with it. What I am usually not ready for is the greater need for daily baths. Winter means lessRead the whole post >>
High Five
Dear Mary Elizabeth, Happy birthday, my fairy-loving, yellow-is-my-favorite-color-of-the-moment-but-I-love-all-colors, sweet little girl! I can’t believe my little flower child is five now! You truly are a free spirit, who floats through life (always highly accessorized, of course) and notices whimsy and beauty all around you. Wild violets poking up through blades of grass. Clouds shaped likeRead the whole post >>
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