The conversation was about to end. I was driving cross-country with my young sons. It was a three-day road trip from Louisiana to Colorado. I was on the phone with…
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Neighbor Kid Nuisance or Hospitality?
My doorbell rings and I see three little faces peering in the windows on either side of my front door. Since they are staring me down, I have to open…
Cool Summer School
When I was a child, my favorite summer moments happened in the library. Yes, beach days are fun, but I’d rather spend time scanning shelves of books. How crazy is…
Celebrate July with a Cool Blueberry Treat!
This Summer try making this yummy treat with your kids while berries are in season and everyone is looking for a way to stay cool! In a blender mix together:…
“Surprise Ride!”
A Surprise ride Have you ever heard of a “Surprise Ride”? Here’s what you do: Moms, put your heads together with Dad (or if necessary, do it yourself). Sometime, whenever,…
22+ Books for Boys
Tuesday is library day this Summer. My son is only 5 and is just learning to read but when we enter the library he makes a beeline for the comic…
The 3-2-1 Cake
All Summer long on Mondays we’re making or building something. Today we baked a cake. But baking a cake doesn’t have to take long or be complicated to be a…
10 Ways I Keep My Summer Sanity
Summer… My kids home all day with me, neighbor children coming and going, slumber parties. My house is overflowing with children during the summer and I love it! However, as…
God Sightings
We just finished day 4 of Vacation Bible School here this week. It has been a wonderful and amazing time for all of us. And although the VBS Dance Team…
Are You Ready To Party With Your Teens This Summer?
When my children were young, I had a friend whose children were mostly all college aged. She shared with me that she very rarely said no if her children wanted…