Perhaps you’re trying to think of something to give a special one in your life at Valentines. If you have a spouse, you’d like to express your loving appreciation for their big part in your life. Maybe you have grandkids that you’d like to remember with something special. But nothing you can buy seems quite personal…
Category: Family
Thirteen Things I’ve Learned from the Second Six Months in an RV
One year ago this week Husband and I arrived at our oldest daughter’s house after a cross-continental drive ahead of and detouring around a blizzard. We had sold our comfy home and were embarking on the adventure of building our own house close to family. That is, Husband would build us a house. I’ve never…
Just for Fun Watercolors and Calligraphy
This post is a just for fun one to give you ideas for doing a craft with a child, teen or friend in your life. Sometimes all we need is a good idea to give us the push to make a happy memory together with someone you love. The added benefit is that the end…
Eat Your Veggies!
Husband: “What is this green slime you’ve hidden under my food?” Me: “Wrong. Correct question is, ‘What is this finely chopped dark green leafy vegetable you have lovingly prepared for my nutrition?’ He: “See, you knew exactly what I was talking about when I said green slime.” Me: “Eat it. It’s good for you.” He: …
Sparrows
“Yuck! This is such a mess. Cleaning up sheetrock dust is like herding cats. Every time I sweep, half the dust jumps into the air, another quarter stays on the floor or in the broom while only a quarter actually gets into the dustpan. No matter how many times I sweep, there is still dust. …
Giving the Gift of Encouragement
Husband returns from the mailbox. “Lisa sent you something,” he says, handing me a pretty colored padded envelope. I drop everything. My friend sent me a package?! Why would she send me something? I feel like a child eagerly opening a present. A card inside reads, “I am thinking of you today with love.” It’s…