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I have a pretty hard-bound notebook I purchased at Barnes and Noble that is my “book” notebook. In this notebook I keep track of what I’ve read and what I want to read. I have pages with book wish lists for me, for my husband, and for my kids.
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When I said “I do” he was just a regular guy doing a kind of regular job in the civilian world. I was raised an Army brat. I should have known it was in my DNA. There are generations of military veterans on both sides of my family line. I was born in the Panama Canal Zone, and lived and travelled all over the world with a helicopter pilot for a dad.
Someone once said, "If you want to have spiritual experiences, do your genealogy." There is something magical and unusually compelling about genealogy. Unlike playing golf or doing crafts or participating in any other pastime, researching our family history is something sacred that calls to us.
So your family has decided you want a dog: congratulations! Dogs can bring so many wonderful things to your family’s lives: companionship, unconditional love and a great excuse for exercise. While people have many commitments, relationships and chores to a dog you are his entire world.
“Your home must run like a well oiled machine” is a comment I hear upon occasion when people find I have a large family, run a business at home, and homeschool. More often than not it does because I’m training my kids to help in all areas of home and family life, large or small.
Cleaning the house can become a source of contention within the life of a family, and many people decide that the only way for everyone to win is to implement a chore system. When each family member is required to participate in keeping the house clean...
For years when I heard or read the word “Volunteer” I would cringe. I am so busy already, why should I add more to my already hectic schedule by volunteering? Perspective changes when...
When planning family day trips, why not think in themes?
When my son was little he loved to watch the PGA golf tournaments on television after his regular Saturday morning cartoons. By the time he was three years old he knew what the terms “birdie” and “bogey” meant. 
We all have our own time savers that are custom fit to our lifestyles. Here are a few that work well for me with young children.
Natural childbirth is labor and delivery without medical intervention or with minimal intervention, and without drugs for pain relief.
I happen to know how well castor oil really works! Although it was nothing great to drink, I mixed it with Pepsi and within 2 hours I was having strong contractions, and successfully induced myself with all 4 of my children using this...
Motherhood is a blessing! It is also a LOT of work. The rewards come in small ways that sometimes we don't always see them. What are some of the perks of motherhood? There are countless...
During our entire marriage and even before I was married, I have prayed that I could stay home with my kids. When the time grew near for us to have children, I did not know how that could possibly happen.
I am a veteran of the toilet wars which for ten years have raged in our home.
Believe me when I tell you that the young gentlemen of my household, ages 12 and 9, are not cosmopolitan or gourmands. The best thing you could ever pack in their lunch boxes is a nice cold...
Like most women, I want the best for my child. I quickly learned that in addition to providing shelter, clothes, food and love, that the environment in the home is an important key to raising a well adjusted child.
Along with summer comes that wonderful time of year when we pack our bags, escape from our daily rituals, and take a break from our busy lives. The family vacation brings with it a sense of relaxation
I remember always looking forward to staying in a hotel as a child. I couldn’t wait to get there. Somehow, it seemed like a fairy tale – staying away from home, watching cable TV channels...
The day has finally arrived. Reservations are confirmed, bags are packed, you and your kids are out the door – the family vacation has begun!