Tag Archives: Elizabeth

Resolutions 2016: Decluttering, Date Nights, and More

It’s that time of the year again: time to consider last year’s goals, brainstorm about the year ahead, and make…

Finally, A Star Wars Movie a Mom Can Love!

My son: “Let’s play characters from Star Wars. Who do you want to be, Mommy?” Me: (mumbles something under my…

The Gathering Tree: Musings on Friendship

A gathering tree, a strip of sidewalk, and a small retaining wall that can double as a bench border the…

Growing Up Together: When Marrying Young Works

I saw a beautiful wedding picture of a friend-of-a-friend on Facebook recently. The couple is very young — about 18…

Summer Sherbet Recipe: Infinite Possibilities

This Summer Sherbet Recipe is a hit with parents and kids. Here in the Midwest, this Summer Sherbet Recipe gets…

Milestones: When the “Baby” of the Family Starts Kindergarten

My youngest baby starts Kindergarten in a few days. I’ve been a “mostly stay-at-home mom” since my eldest was born…

The Good, The Bad, and The Slimy: My Adventures with Natural Products

Like fellow blogger Heather, I love coconut oil. I discovered it over a year ago when I came across a…

Wedding Wednesday: Nontraditional Choices

I was married at 22, and for the most part, our wedding was pretty traditional. There wasn’t necessarily any nontraditional wedding choices but…

My Stay-at-Home Mom Summer Survival Guide

Are you home with your kids this summer and worried about boredom? A recent article making the rounds online argues that kids…

Lessons from Grandma

My grandmother passed away a month ago today, and I miss her terribly. This will be a bittersweet Mother’s Day…