Chores vs. Allowance: Teaching Money Management to our Kids
My two sons are now 8 and 5 (almost 6), and they’ve never received an allowance. Nor do we have…
Author 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…
