I finally felt it today--the anticipation for the last day of school.  While we were rushing out the door today, I thought about how great it is going to be to start my day off with a relaxed, unhurried cup of coffee.   It's the little things in life that make me happy--along with coffee and wine. This week on Family Fun Friday, my features are all about the approaching … [Read more...]

I've been so worried about the end of the school year that it took me a while to remember that we will have lots of quality family fun this summer.  Sometimes, I get overwhelmed by my to do list and forget that the most important thing is spending the time together. This week on Family Fun Friday, my features are all about having fun!   I believe that fun and … [Read more...]

I will not be pampered on Mother's Day. Like so many other women, whose husbands have to work, who are single, or who are widowed, I will be carrying on as usual. For some of us, there is no day off. Nevertheless, I enjoy reading about what moms really want for Mother's Day. (*spoiler--it's sleep) I've seen gift guides, "chore coupons," pedicures, a day free of … [Read more...]

Have you been thinking about Mother's Day?  The last few Mother's Days my husband has had to work so I didn't get any "time off."  Instead, we celebrate Mother's Day by doing something fun as a family.  I would love some time to be pampered though and was drawn to articles that appealed to me as a mom from last week's Family Fun Friday link party. Kayse Pratt linked up 10 … [Read more...]