Our Quarterly Charity: Convoy of Hope
We’re happy to introduce Convoy of Hope, the charity we’ll be promoting during the months of July through September. This…
Author Archives: Rachael
Welcome, Summer Camp Season
I grew up camping with my family, but I never went to a traditional overnight, outdoor-focused youth camp as a…
Wedding Wednesday: How to Not Blow Your Budget
You can stay within your wedding budget and still have a fabulous day. My husband, Josh, and I will celebrate…
Pressure to Spend: Opting Out of “Expected” Expenses
Every family prioritizes their budget differently. In our home where we manage primarily on one income, we feel we live…
Family Trip Tuesday: Walt Disney Hometown Museum
In the Midwest and craving a little bit of Disney? The Walt Disney Hometown Museum is a great trip for…
When Sick Days are Like Groundhog Day
I got the call as my 3-year-old and I were returning home from story time at the library. My first-grader…
The Uncertainty Principle: When My Kids Crashed Senior Citizen Night
You never know what to expect when you’re raising small humans. Kids do unexpected things (uncertainty principle definition to follow),…
Chronicles of a Theatre Mom: Sharing Performing Arts with a New Generation
I was initially a reluctant convert to theatre and acting. I spent my childhood singing in my church’s children’s choir,…
Growing a Gardener: Tips for Gardening with Kids
The last of our snow has melted and the days are gradually warming, so the kids and I have been spending…
Spring Cleaning: I Still (Mostly) Prefer to Have Garage Sales
A while back, fellow blogger Elizabeth and I wrote a pair of posts discussing how we prefer to sell our…
