I can hear Husband outside the window cutting the final pieces for our little porch. What’s the big deal? The porch is the last major project in our house building adventure. Some small jobs like doorknobs, an outside light, and glass for the Craig’s List garage door remain, but we are finally on the home…
Author: Grandma Grace
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Closet System
I had the privilege of getting our new closet system this past week. Let me share some tips should you be considering a new closet system. Poor Husband. The closet system fell heavily on him. (As has the whole building project!) He hates going to Ikea, but the very reasonable cost of the system enticed…
The Prophet
Special Easter edition. Here is a short story meant to be read to school age children. Maybe you’ll want to read it to a child you love this Easter. Warning: the question at the end may start a conversation! “Hi! My name is Simeon. I’m seven years old. I woke up early this morning because…
Storytelling
Forty-nine years ago this week my mother died. She was only 55 years old and I was 16. A few days ago Husband was asking me questions about the events around her death when the tears started flowing. (you can read more here.) I’m always shocked at the raw emotion I still have about her…
Toy Story
Husband’s mother has a bin of toys tucked away in a closet just waiting for little guests. Having something to occupy visiting children makes for more peaceful adult conversations. Seeing the wisdom in this, I decided to buy a new toy for an upcoming family get-together that pre-schoolers would attend at our place. But guess…
Concrete Countertops
Some of my readers have asked me about our experience making concrete countertops. We put the last coat on this Saturday and the counters are in the one-week curing stage, so we haven’t used them yet. I can’t report on the end product yet, but I can tell you about the process. If you’re thinking…