Every summer the highlight of the garden is basil. I know, tomatoes are most gardeners’ pride and joy but growing basil is ours. The reason is that we’ve probably been out of basil pesto for our weekly pizza night for several weeks, if not months. There’s nothing like homemade basil pesto on pizza. Of course […]
Personal Priorities and Dreaming…..My Path Out of Survival Mode
If you’ve been reading my blog for long, you know that I rarely have guest writers. It’s a personal thing, this blogging gig, and just like my physical babies, it’s hard for me to share. As part a book launch team for Crystal of Money Saving Mom, I’ve had the opportunity to “meet” some amazing […]
This Moment
Inspired by Soule Mama… Let me introduce you to my early morning helper. In her own words, “I love to help you mama. You’re my favorite mama in the whole world.” I just love 4 year olds!
Handling Holiday Stress
Tomorrow is my children’s favorite day of the year. There’s been so much talk about Thanksgiving that Esther is waking up each morning this week saying “Today’s Thanksgiving” and going to bed each night saying, “Tomorrow’s Thanksgiving”. Won’t she be excited tonight when we say “yes” instead of “not yet”. And why are they so excited? Food, […]
this moment
Inspired by SouleMama… I opened my email this week to find an email from Josiah with the title “I love you mom”. Thought I’d give you a small glimpse into each of my kids personalities. Have a lovely weekend.
this moment
Inspired by SouleMama… When I was emptying my camera card I found this little impromptu photo shoot that Phoebe did of Esther. Thought you might enjoy it. Have a lovely weekend!
The Gardening Notebook
Do you read gardening books and think, “Oh, I need to remember that”? And then later can’t remember what you were supposed to remember? Do you take care to write down what you planted and harvested one year only to not be able to find the paper the next year? When you have a question […]
hoping and wishing
Hoping you and yours had a wonderful Christmas….Wishing you and yours a blessed New Year.
hope
As I wake up this morning to yet another foggy, overcast day I realize that the weather suits my mood. This happens every Christmas season … at least all of them that I can clearly remember. Every Christmas season I struggle and fight to find hope. After Friday’s tragedy I struggle even more, but for […]
this moment
Inspired by SouleMama… Playing with “ipods”…
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