money matters: teaching kids about money
A couple weeks ago after Max had begged and begged for me to take him to get a new volleyball (he’s in this new whiz-bang volleyball club thing and he…
parenting breakthrough
My parents are readers. And sometimes, when they come across a book that’s just too good not to share, the one who started reading first just rips that thing in…
life lately
My brother and his wife came to visit from NYC. We took them out for some authentic Mexican food and LOVED catching up with them.Does that sunset look fake or…
in the kitchen
Growing up, I’m sure I helped my mom in the kitchen. I mean, I was second of nine kids…I’m sure she needed help from time to time. And really, how…
when to meddle
A couple weeks ago Elle tried out for the Jr. High soccer team. At first I just figured she’d make it (in my inexperienced little mind). I mean, she had…
Once upon a time…
…in a suburb of a big city in the desert, there was an announcement made: A beautiful temple was to be built right smack dab in the most convenient location…
15 ways to motivate Kids using a magical timer
Just like most other people do, we have a timer on our oven, except ours is a magical timer! When it is set, things happen! The kitchen will be cleaned in 5 minutes, practicing will get done, but most importantly, Lucy will use the bathroom.
holding on
A while ago as I was going down the breakfast line of heads of hair to be done, I was trying to distract Claire and Lucy from the tangles I…