7 Quick Takes Friday

1. Happy Friday, everyone! It’s been a busy and fun week around our house, filled with trips to the water park, camps, soccer, swim team, acting class, and a whole…

Our New Pet

A couple of days ago, when I opened the refrigerator, I found this on a shelf: When I took it out and asked my kids what it was, my son…

Six Suggestions to Stop Sibling Squabbles

Welcome to Mom-Monday (Vol. 6). I’m glad you’re here! (*Giveaway winners are listed at the end of this post.) Any mom with two or more kids has seen sibling squabbles…from…

7 Quick Takes Friday

1. Happy Friday, everyone! I’m over at MothersClick today with a previous post about creating quality time with my daughter. I’m also at WomensLifeLink with an interview. Stop by and…

An Easy Way to Make Cookies Healthier

I’ve mentioned before that I love to bake. In fact, you can usually find a fresh batch of cookies or brownies around our house at all times. We love sweets….

7 Quick Takes Friday

Happy Friday, everyone! I’m joining Jennifer again in her 7 Quick Takes… 1 I’m over at 5 Minutes for Faith today talking about friendship and what it’s meant to me…

Snakes and Snails and Bird Wings

I’ve told you before about some of the things my son has done, like tie a tarantula to my steering wheel and stick soap planets to the shower wall. And…