Jun 21, 2010 | Bedlam Moments
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...
May 20, 2010 | Bedlam Moments
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...
Dec 10, 2009 | Bedlam Moments
Dear Retail Establishments: Before hiring a Santa, please ask to see what “said Santa” looks like in his traditional Santa gear. Not trying to perpetuate the attitude that “looks are all that matter,” but when hired Santa sends children...
Jul 15, 2009 | Encouragement for Moms, Parenting
In a culture that screams “Yes” to everyone and everything that the world has to offer, I can be that mean mom who says “No” quite often. “No” to ideology that says truth is relative. “No” to many movies, music and...
