Spring is here. And the attic noises have returned.
Our family is fortunate that we moved into our own home nearly two years ago. Before then, we took full advantage of being able to report any and all issues to...
"Is that . . your playroom?"
I realized with horror that an epic amount of disarray was visible over my shoulder on FaceTime. "Um, yeah..." I switched locations and changed the subject.
"Playroom" was a generous and undeserved title. The room,...
You’ve met the American Girls of history — Kit Kittredge, who weathered hard times with grit and gratitude during the Great Depression. Melody Ellison, who lifted her voice for fairness and freedom in 1963. Kaya, the Native America, who...
First I want to say unequivocally that I love macaroni and cheese, and I have since I was a very young child. My mother used to joke that the year I was four I ate nothing but macaroni and...
‘Tis the season, parents: It’s time for Elf on a Shelf!
If you have children or little ones in your care, you have no doubt faced this dilemma: to elf or not to elf?
If you participate in this fresh hell...
I really hate baking.
I love eating baked goods, but I really hate baking. I don’t know why, but butter, flour, and sugar and I just don’t get along.
My mom baked like crazy when I was growing up, but...
Many of us are working from home while our kids are being educated at home, all doing the best we can to make it work. My school-age kids can mostly fend for themselves throughout the day. But, it's much...
Ah, the art of dancing where one can express themselves in however way they choose.
If you were to ask me what has been one of my more memorable experiences this year; I would have to say dancing. I may...
Do you remember, before you had kids, you heard the rumors about the “terrible twos?” I sure did. And they sounded, well, terrible. So, as my first born approached the age of two I was geared up for it....
Let's do a little catching up with this pandemic edition of Currently!
Currently I am . . .
Reading: You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain.
Doing: Yoga online with Muddy Feet Yoga.
Driving: to Ely at...