It is definitely cold and flu season. So many of my friends and family members have been sick already, we are just trudging along, trying to avoid sickness. The boys are both loving berries right now…blueberries and blackberries specifically…and they love to take their vitamins and drink orange juice, so that’s a start. We’re trying …
I have shopped at ALDI a few times before and have always been pleasantly surprised with their selection of products. The store itself isn’t big, but they have LOTS of stuff and all at a reasonable price. The Captain loves to put the quarter in the shopping cart and then retrieve it later. This is …
I haven’t posted anything about the horrific events in CT last Friday. The news is everywhere and no one is reading it here first. I just have no words and this heavy darkness has been over us since we heard the tragic news. But this morning, when I read my friend Isra’s (aka The Frugalette) …
I’m sure you’re feeling the stress from the hustle and bustle of the season, right? There are parties to attend, plays and performances to watch, gifts to buy, and more. It’s hard to slow down this time of year, but it is important to make time for family meals where you can actually slow down, …
Happy 2nd birthday to our joyful little Baby D!
‘Tis the season for giving! I just love this time of year. I love picking up special presents for special people in my life and making treats to show appreciation. The Bible teaches that it’s better to give than receive (Acts 20:35) and it’s true. Most of the time, I can’t remember right away what …
We were able to travel on the “Polar Express” on the Texas State Railroad. The boys hadn’t watched the movie, so they didn’t really know what it was about when we told them. They just knew they were going to get to ride on a train, which was enough to get them both very excited …
I’m sure you’ve noticed a lot of holiday gift ideas, but hopefully you’ve found some helpful instead of annoying and jamming up your newsfeed/inbox/reader. I have been having fun posting about the different things available this holiday season, and no, I’m not quite done yet. But, both boys are sick and I need to take …
The other day we were eating a meal with some other families and I overheard a sweet little boy say “I’m picky.” His mom swooped in and said “yes, he’s so picky, he will only eat XYZ.” Hmm…. Then I thought to myself….I do that. I do that with my kids! I label them and …
