Easter is a time for having fun and celebrating spring. Last year we began one of my favorite traditions by creating an Easter wreath to hang on our front door for the upcoming season. It was a simple wreath because it was our first wreath ever. We are a little behind this year on the Easter decor but are making another fun wreath this week while the kids are on … [Read more...]
Spring in the garden
While much of the country is still chilly, spring has come to the South. The yellow haze in the air and the pollen covered vehicles is testament to spring's arrival. Two hours after I scooped leaves out of the pool, I came back home to find that the neighbor's trees released their masses of helicopter seeds--a good number of them landed in the freshly cleaned pool, of … [Read more...]
That one time I wasn’t late to the gym
As I was turning the corner into the parking lot, I craned my neck and searched the rows of cars. Cars were zipping in and snagging spots right and left. The gym is a popular hangout at 5:30 p.m. "Mommy, do you know what her car looks like?" "No, baby, but she said she was parked in the back." As I maneuvered my obnoxiously large vehicle through the … [Read more...]
because everyone has been sick!
One of the great things about social media is you can easily see what illnesses are spreading in your area. The past week or so, I have seen countless updates about a stomach bug here in Florida. A couple of weeks a go, a nasty cold virus swept through our house twice. Cold weather (well not today because Florida weather is bipolar) and heated air are a breeding ground for … [Read more...]
Why this horrible housewife makes DIY cleaning products
I'm not particularly crunchy. I'm just a horrible homemaker trying to do a better job. I'm actually the type of person that is very loyal to the brands I like and use. I try to be frugal, but there are times that convenience is worth the extra money to me. I don't buy all organic or gluten free. I'm not gluten free because I don't have a wheat allergy. … [Read more...]