Crafternoon

cross stitch for a dear friend book bedazzling my next journal I may go back and finish the leaves but I needed an eyeball break! K did one of her favorites - Pablo and Birdy B did a blank journal to give as a gift

My Neighbor Gave Me Flowers 🌻

"You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these." — Mark 12:31 (NIV)

Hold On to Your Kids

“Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers” by Gordon Neufeld, PhD and Gabor Maté MD Book #8 for 2026 This book was recommended to me by my father, a retired licensed marriage and family therapist, and also by my favorite librarian/retired homeschool mom. If the same book is ever … Continue reading Hold On to Your Kids

Lake Siskiyou 2026

We were excited to book a stay at one of our favorite glamping resorts - Lake Siskiyou, California. Day 1: arrive & set up camp Day 2: lake day obstacle course - my husband and tween/teens spent an hour on this in the afternoon $15/hour per person we bought our 2-person Oru kayak we rented … Continue reading Lake Siskiyou 2026

50 📚 by 50 🎂

My blogging friend Amy recently posted Read My Shelf: 50 x 50 Booklist. I thought this was a really fun idea and I’m 46-years-old so I have a shot at completing the challenge by March 2030. I’m going to backlog 4 really good books I’ve read in the past few months. I’m also following a … Continue reading 50 📚 by 50 🎂