3 School Lunch Solutions for Picky Eaters At both of our homes, we have some picky eaters...some really picky eaters...which can make meal times a challenge. Especially lunch...when they are away at school and we aren't with them to make sure they are getting enough to eat to fuel them for the rest of the day. Which is why each of our children take "home lunches". However, each of our children are picky in different ways and so all of their lunches look different (even though many of the ... View the Post
How Long is Forever? (An Art of Homemaking Post)
Eleven days ago I was sitting at the computer answering emails and texting my brothers sarcastic comments about the recent legislative session. But mostly texting my brothers because we were so funny we just couldn't stop. Until my sister sent us all a text that said, "We have bad news..." And the seconds, hours, and days following that message have seemed to have gone on forever. ... View the Post
My Small Sewing Space
Today I get to share with you my small sewing space. I would be lying if I said I didn't want a spacious sewing studio with a pool table sized cutting tables, grand windows, beautiful hardwood floors, and walls lined with shelves full of expensive fabric. BUT...even though that would be crazy awesome and I would love it...I can't complain. I have carved out for myself a small sewing nook that I use everyday and LOVE (a lot) even if it won't ever be on the cover of a magazine. ... View the Post
The Top 10 Life Lessons I’ve Learned From My Dog
Exactly 6 months ago we adopted Fred from a local animal shelter. He wasn't the dog we were looking for...but when I saw his mangy face looking out at me from a sea of yapping Chihuahuas I knew he was the dog for us. I originally wanted to get a dog to help my youngest who has a hard time communicating...but after living with Fred for awhile I realized it wasn't just our youngest who Fred helped...he helped my middle child who was feeling, well, like a middle child by giving her much ... View the Post
The Art of Homemaking: On Spiders and an Update on My Web
At the beginning of last year I wrote a post about my word for 2015. The word I chose was: (A word which I still don't pronounce correctly.) Araneae is the scientific name for spiders and I chose it for a very specific reason...my goals for last year all revolved around the work of spiders...creating a a safe, beautiful, and practical home for me and mine...but I had no idea when I chose my word what the year would bring. ... View the Post
10 Ways to Make the Holiday Season Memorable (Without spending a lot of money)
I remember a Christmas many years ago when my oldest was four years old and our second was just barely one. I'd kind of gone all out that year and there were presents, presents and more presents for everyone in the family. I originally thought it was going to be the perfect Christmas. It took us all day to open gifts, we visited both families and by the time we got home that Christmas night I was sick---super sick. I didn't know it at the time but it was the start of a 3 week bout where each ... View the Post
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