Stressed Some?

Stressed Some?

The holidays are the least stressful time of the year for me. Can you believe it? When everyone else is running ragged, I thoroughly enjoy my month of December. I partially plan ahead, clear my plate of many outside responsibilities, and purpose in my heart to embrace...
When Bedlam Strikes, You Have a Choice…

When Bedlam Strikes, You Have a Choice…

It’s been “one of those” weeks for me, and that is an understatement. A multitude of bedlam moments struck full force causing untold damage that is so unbelievably blog worthy, I can’t even stand it. For the sake of protecting parties involved,...
Just Another Day in the Country…(sheer bedlam)

Just Another Day in the Country…(sheer bedlam)

Often there is an idyllic image that goes along with our family homestead. Do you envision waking up every morning to the sweet sound of chickens crooning softly? Flowers meandering in perfectly neat rows, smiling pristinely for our cutting pleasure, while our...

Frugal Family Fun – Be Easily Amused

It never ceases to amaze me how the spontaneous, crazy and FREE things in life become highlights of our family time. I love instilling a “be easily amused” mentality; it reaps rewards by children who enjoy frugal family fun. Everyone joined in the dog...
Saved by the Bell…

Saved by the Bell…

Heading out the door, the children started yelling that something was beeping. Well, if you spend any amount of time in this home, beeping of some sort is a daily occurrence, so I definitely wasn’t that concerned. You know what I am talking about…beeps...