I used to live an orderly life. When I practiced law, I managed files, phone calls and clients in an organized manner. After that, I homeschooled my four kids while maintaining an active freelance writing life. Our days were pretty structured ...
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for your Man*
It is waaaaay too easy for a man to call an 800 number, give a credit card, and have flowers delivered. What thought or effort is involved in that? Come on, guys, you have to try a little harder. Women, if you are looking for ...
Valentine’s Day gifts for kids
Believe me when I say I love candy, but sometimes you want to give something other than a sack of sugar as a Valentine's Day gift for kids. I always give my kids boxes of those conversational hearts, but here are some other non-candy ideas for this ...
7 Valentine’s Day crafts for older kids
I love Valentine’s Day crafts! There is no reason why younger kids should have all the fun. So I scoured the Internet and found these Valentine’s Day crafts for older kids. Several years ago, I was in a great homeschool co-op with ...
3 Things Moms Do to Mess Up Christmas: Christmas stress tips
It’s almost here. Does that thought cause a knot in your stomach? Like a train barreling down a track, Christmas is on the way. Can you feel it? When I was a kid, Christmas was a dreamy time. Visions of fulfilled dreams and new beginnings buoyed ...