I wrote a while back about making five fat files. If you need a reminder of what they are, you can read about it in this post: Five Fat Files. I mentioned a few ways to find ideas in the post above, but today I’d like to expand on that and give you a few more ideas. If you’ve forgotten about your … [Read more...] about Fill Your Five Fat Files!
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Teacher Appreciation Day
I received an email today titled: Great gifts for teacher appreciation week! I remembered all the parties I organized and gifts I bought, chipped in on, and planned for Coco’s teachers over the years. And of course I wondered if I can get in on this action now that I’m her teacher. Probably … [Read more...] about Teacher Appreciation Day
The Pampering Bath
Today, I want to share a fabulous idea that my own husband began in our home. It all started back when I was working full time. I came home from a particularly stressful day to find a hot bubble bath complete with candles waiting for me. Shortly after I got in and began to forget the worries of … [Read more...] about The Pampering Bath
The Up Side of Being Sick
I am sick in bed with something. I don’t know exactly what, but I have my suspicions. The doctor thrust a prescription for antibiotics at me and it wasn’t until I was halfway home I realized I had no diagnosis. That’s okay, though, because any mom can tell you that sores on the back of the throat … [Read more...] about The Up Side of Being Sick
By No Other Name
When I am talking to a friend, it is nearly impossible to go an entire conversation and not have the names of Eric, Coco, or Soleil come up. Whether I am relating the latest cute thing one of my girls said or talking about something we’ve done recently, most my conversations revolve around … [Read more...] about By No Other Name
A Good Week
This has been one of those weeks. The kind where I think, Wow, I am really glad I homeschool my kids! I so often share frustrations and weaknesses to reveal God’s ongoing work in my life, and hopefully encourage you who may share the same struggles. Today, I want to share a couple little bright … [Read more...] about A Good Week