This was not how my day was supposed to go

Sound familiar? We’ve all had our day mapped out and then watched our plan go out the window. It seems like that’s happened to me more than a few times…

Going Green with PB&J and Kettle Chips

With Earth Day being this week, I thought I’d share a few green tid-bits that I’ve gotten lately. Like the Peanut Butter and Jelly Campaign I heard about last week….

Spiders and Soap and String, Oh My

If you saw my post Keeping My Eyes Open, I have to tell you that my son got me back for that nighttime scare. The other day, I found this…

Getting Older and Lovin It

Last week, my son asked me a question that I didn’t know the answer to. “But you should know,” he said after I told him that. “Why?” I asked. “Because…

TV Worth Watching

I don’t watch a lot of TV, but I have to admit I’m a huge fan of The Biggest Loser. What an inspirational show. I love being able to see…

Failure Can Be Sweet

I attended a writing conference last weekend and was inspired by talking with the Kirby Larson, Newberry award winning author of the incredible book Hattie Big Sky.   Kirby’s writing, and…

It is All Good

It’s not all challenges, this parenting thing. In fact, it’s mostly good. Amidst the struggles and doubts that inevitably come up (see Where’s She Getting That From? and Keeping My…

Where is She Getting That From?

“Fine. That’s just fine, Mom,” my daughter said, folding her arms across her chest. I had told her she couldn’t do something she wanted to because she’d been arguing with…