Sometimes it’s Good to Break Your Own Rules
The past seven months have been filled with various kinds of challenges for our family. Much of it has pertained to health issues, but then that’s what happens when you have a lot of children. Germs...
View ArticleReading Lately – May and June Edition
Did you know that there is a limit to the number of holds you can put on books at the library? Well, at ours there is, and I reached my limit a few weeks ago. I know I’ve mentioned this before, but my...
View ArticleSummer Days
If you were to come to my front door during these summer days, this is what you would find. Welcome to snippets of our summer…. We began our summer with a trip to the mountains of North...
View ArticleFor Your Weekend
Some of you have already gone back to school, others are gearing up for a new beginning this coming week. Here in Norfolk, we still have three weeks left of summer, so I’m clinging on to these lazy...
View ArticleFrom the Kitchen :: Peach, Bacon, Ricotta & Basil Pizza
Homemade pizza has been a favorite in our home for a long time. The kids always request cheese and I try to come up with unique ways to either use leftovers in the fridge on a pizza, or make up our...
View ArticleWhat I Learned this Summer
Summer has flown by! I thought it would feel slow and restful, and there have been moments like that, but I’ve been surprised at how rushed this summer has felt. I’m going to tuck that away and...
View Article2016 Reader Survey
Blogging has been a fulfilling journey for me over the past 5.5 years. It’s not a job and I wouldn’t label it a hobby. For me, writing is something I need. And if it somehow encourages or helps...
View ArticleFor the ones who want to experience abundance
We moved into our home here in Virginia during the middle of winter. And it was cold. We had spent the previous six months on the coast in Florida, so trading flip-flops and shorts for winter coats...
View ArticleWeekend Inspiration
At the end of our second week of school I find myself enjoying a new routine but floundering to figure out our new rhythm. This is what I love about weekends. There is a chance to somewhat catch my...
View ArticleOn Marriage, Ten Years In
When I was in elementary and middle school we often played kickball or capture the flag during recess. The boys always had the privilege of being captain and choosing teams. This seemed unfair, but...
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