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In my house, we have a running joke that we NEVER schedule play dates or doctor’s visits before noon. It’s just too much of a struggle to get 4 small children up and out the door. Mornings can be stressful for families, no doubt! I’ll share my best tips for making sure things run a […]
A few weeks ago, I attended a small bloggers retreat with some of my closest blogging pals like Angie from Many Little Blessings and Colleen from Raising Lifelong Learners. I was thrilled that my best friend Angie was able to attend and I loved meeting Lauren, from Mama’s Learning Corner. This makes my fifth blogging […]
— 1 — In my life this week …. It’s as busy as always. The whole family is anxiously awaiting spring weather — we’re all a little tired of the cold! — 2 — In our homeschool this week… We’re working on nature studies, both planned and impromptu. The kids found a momma cardinal in […]
As the mother of five, I’ve had my fair share of sleepless nights. Over the years, I’ve learned a few tricks of the trade to get at least a few hours of uninterrupted sleep. (Plus, I’ve finally got a baby who sleeps well!) 1. Have realistic expectations A few years ago, I discovered the works […]
— 1 — In my life these past few weeks… I’ve been in a funk. It started as a low lying grumpiness, which I blamed on the weather. After a trip to visit with my friends in Peoria, I came back feeling a little better, with loads of ideas for things to tackle in my […]