Summer breezes are blowing in my windows these days and my children’s motivation toward their (summer) is floating right out that same open window. Green grass and trees and shrubs are in full bloom.
Read MoreJust as the summer is beginning to gear up and I am getting used to having my children around all day long, although I do have my daughters around all day long, everyday . . . but I feel like we have "school hours" and during that time,
Read MoreWe finished up school last Monday, it was officially their last day of academy and the last day of home educating for this tired mama. My son has his last official day of school today. He will be cleaning out his locker and saying goodbye to freshman year of high school.
Read MoreAn old-fashioned Raspberry Coridal is simple to make and a delicious addition to any drink. Learn to make a traditional Raspberry Cordial just like the one from the Anne of Green Gables book series.
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When I was a young girl, growing up in rural Iowa, summers seemed like they were at least an entire year long. I would wake up, hurriedly eat breakfast and dash out the door to spend the day with my friends.
Read MoreIf you are looking for some inspiration to help you have fun with those spring memories, grab your kids and your camera. Here is the BEST LIST of inspiring ideas to take better spring photographs. The BEST 10 Photos to Capture of your Kiddos this Spring!
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Today’s teenagers prefer to watch Vine videos and YouTube videos over actual television. My son is pretty much obsessed with YouTube these days. He is a typical teenager in that he has his cell phone permanently glued to his hand at all times.
Read MoreIf you know me well, you know that I adore dresses. I couldn't be happier that it is finally warming up here in the Midwest, so I can rotate in all my lovely dresses. If you happen to walk into my closet you will see loads of frocks in all sorts of fabrics, lengths, and cuts.
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