A while back we revamped our Saturday jobs. We created job lists that outline every detail of the work to be done. These lists have worked a little magic into our lives. They have created Saturday jobs that work!
If you’ve ever wondered how to make family travel work—especially with kids, busy schedules, or a tight budget—you are not alone. I’m a huge believer in family travel, but I…
(Updated in 2026 to add more ideas on helping kids take ownership of their decisions.) Teaching kids to make good decisions is something most of us hope will just happen…
My sister taught me to do a new hair-do. She’s all hip like that, and I have four daughters’ hair to try to cope with every morning, so I’m glad…
Lucy planned our her rainbow-hello-kitty birthday cake for months before the big day. I don’t know that this was exactly what she had in mind, but she was pleased as…
We stayed put for Labor Day. It was kind of heavenly to just hang around here and get some things done and play tennis and hang/swim with friends. We made…
With Elle’s birthday yesterday I never got to my Q & A. I have so many good questions waiting to be answered that I don’t want to skip a week….
Through the years I’ve had several questions about how to organize school work. I mean, what in Heaven’s name do you do with all the school treasures your kids bring…
Click here to see my photo tips guest post on the Shabby Apple blog (find those same tips here too with bigger pictures if you prefer). For tips on nature…