My husband and I have far too few chances to spend time with our grandchildren who live over 400 miles away. So we look for opportunities to share bits of wisdom and stories of yesterday with them whenever we can. … Continue reading →
Do you ever stop to think about what you may be missing since the arrival of such technological devices as the smartphone? Certainly you aren’t missing a call, text or email. Not a facebook status or tweet. But maybe you … Continue reading →
I am declaring today as my gratitude Saturday. First because I am grateful that my memory kicked in so I could post here on time and secondly just because this is the day The Lord has made. How do we … Continue reading →
Over the years, our family has gone through lots of toys. We raised three wonderful children and now grandparent six glorious grandchildren between the ages of twelve years and three months old. While most toys come and go, others have … Continue reading →
In a recent post on this blog, Linda McQuinn Carlblom, suggested strategies for helping children weed out un-necessary or un-used toys. It got me thinking about how to help this seemingly ongoing problem of ‘stuff accumulation’. Birthdays, Christmas and other … Continue reading →
I’m a clean freak. It’s not that I mind dirt—I just mind it in my house. Before I had kids, I polished doorknobs, scrubbed grout with a toothbrush, and cleaned the inside of my oven with an S.O.S. pad. My … Continue reading →