"In their simplest sense, traditions are inventions people make in order to hold fast to home and one another.  Little things, often repeated, become woven into the commonplace of existence like bright threads, giving character, lending enchantment.  The children's accumulated memories of family traditions go with them through their lives." "The traditions holding families together are neither costly, complicated or copyrighted.  They are often so small and so simple that the world outside ... View the Post

For the past few summers our lawn has been infested with dandelions.  (Which I don't mind...I actually kind of like them.  But it drives my husband crazy!) So last year in an effort to help my husband I started googling ways to get rid of the dandelions.  I wanted something quick and easy---I don't really know what, just something I could do in a jiffy and then show my husband that I had single handedly solved the whole yellow epidemic.Maybe there was an organic spray, some sort of home remedy ... View the Post

I was talking to my mom last week after having a particularly hard week and lamenting about how hard my kids were and how crazy life was at the moment.  I was whining and complaining and genuinely hoping she would pity me.But like any good mom, she didn't.  She looked me straight in the eyes and said "Enjoy the noise.....for soon it will be gone."How is that to put my life back into perspective? So that is my motto this week.  I even made a printable to put up on my fridge (that took every last ... View the Post