Problem-Solving = Creativity

Today's guest post writer holds a special place in my life: mother-in-law, the wonderful woman who raised my Guy to be the creative, giving, thoughtful man I love. Her creativity impressed me from the first time we visited their family home. Something was always baking or cooking (all three of my guys drool for her … Continue reading Problem-Solving = Creativity

Thankful Thursday – Books!

I read 30 books in 2015. Not a lot, but more than two a month. So far in 2016, I've upped the ante, closer to one a week. I may not keep it up, but it's been fun so far. I keep my library queue updated as I hear about books I want to read, … Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Books!

Uncluttering Our Lives: Simplicity

Oh, the irony of the day set aside to consider simplicity being more complicated than any typical day! Between church, sports, and school commitments, this family set off running in multiple directions. Some of us said goodbye more than twelve hours ago and haven't been face-to-face since. And before bedtime one kid suddenly started puking. Nope, … Continue reading Uncluttering Our Lives: Simplicity

Hope for Salvation

Tween outgrew his room. Three issues: increasing age and maturity; a sentimental-pack rat soul; and the furniture and layout just weren't working. The convertible crib-daybed-full bed frame cracked some time ago. The remaining headboard, unattached, banged against the wall each time he rolled over. The drawers for the coordinating changing table-dresser stuck. Both pieces were more than sixteen … Continue reading Hope for Salvation

Purge

I believe that often books come into our lives at a time for a reason. A friend compiled a great list of books for me to read throughout our summer away. After enjoying one of the books I recommended to her, she started following the author's blog. That author had a promo of a free kindle download of another author's book, … Continue reading Purge