As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord… Joshua 24:15 I took my son to college orientation this past weekend. He’s the first in our family to “go away” to college in at least a generation. We were barraged with information about college life, including what to do when our freshman gets drunk, what to do when our freshman is sexually active… not if, but when. My son, my rule-following, high self-monitoring son came to me, in shock…”Mom… they didn’t even talk about abstinence as an ... continue reading...
Easy Chocolate Protein Balls
Okay, Moms. I know you are rushed right now trying to get your kids to school on time. Consider this easy and delicious protein ball snack a real time saver that the kids can grab on the way out the door or when they come home from school or practices. I am all about taking processed foods out of our diet. Our household transitioned years ago towards a cleaner diet with no food coloring, no food additives, and no food preservatives. This step really helped my kids stay calmer and focus well ... continue reading...
Sending Your Child to a New School
Growing up, I went to four schools: Tremont Nursery School, Tremont Grade School, Tremont Junior High School, and Tremont High School. Notice a theme? I moved through the Tremont school system the same way my dad did, the same way his parents did... you get the picture. Fast forward and here I am a 39-year-old, married for 16 years, mother of four whose 7th grader has gone to 7 different schools. How badly have I screwed him up, I often wonder. Sending my children to new schools every few ... continue reading...
How to Avoid Those Labor Day Blues
Feeling like you missed summer? Around Labor Day, most of us suffer a slight twinge of disappointment knowing the days are getting shorter, the weather will be turning cooler and most flowers stop blooming. We start mourning all the fun stuff we didn’t get a chance to do this summer. When the skies start turning gray and with the temperatures expecting to dip, I begin to feel a general lack of discontentment. Summer is my favorite season and while I want to experience as much fun as possible, ... continue reading...
Ten Great Housewarming Gifts
Summer is filled with pool parties and housewarming parties. This summer why not personalize a gift…it makes it much more special. Create custom pairings of goodies aligned with your host’s interest. When time allows, have something monogrammed to really make yourself stand out as a thoughtful and caring friend! Here are my top 10 ideas: Cozy Blanket A monogrammed tray Candle Personalized doormat Cornhole game Favorite Cookbook and Kitchen tools Note cards and Return ... continue reading...
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