Weeks of Picnics đź§ş

Coincidentally, we had a whopping 5 picnics to attend in just two weeks! I decided to give myself to a “picnic basket challenge” and see if I could prepare different and delightful spreads to enjoy at each of the different locations with different groups. It will be good practice because if we decide to join … Continue reading Weeks of Picnics đź§ş

Memory Making Mom

I dropped out of the homeschool mom’s book club. The meeting time conflicted with our family’s evening routine. Even though the book club was only once a month, I didn’t want to give up our evening routine. It’s too important. It’s long, and it’s time consuming, and it’s when we create our family culture of … Continue reading Memory Making Mom

“Rules are good. Rules help control the fun.” – Monica Geller (“Friends”)

My husband and I are enjoying rewatching one of my all time favorite sitcoms, “Friends”. If I were a “Friends” character, I’d be Monica. A quirky type-A with a touch of mild OCD who loves to cook and more than anything wants to be a wife and mother. We watched an episode where she says … Continue reading “Rules are good. Rules help control the fun.” – Monica Geller (“Friends”)

Graduation Gifts

I wanted to share these amazing handmade/drawn cards my son received for his 8th grade graduation. His friend is such a talented artist. She’s only 14-years-old so I’m really excited to see what she does in the future!

More Strange Light

The “linen closet“ at 8:30 am. My linen closet is full of books and crafts supplies. It’s a homeschool closet. The light is coming from the mini blinds over the window on the far end of the adjacent wall. What’s in your linen closet?