I love vacations. I am writing this post at my in-laws house, trying to finish it before we all head to the swimming pool. My six-year-old can’t wait to go down the slides. My two-year-old and one-year-old love to splash around. And, my husband and I act like big kids in the water. We haveRead More
Err on the Side of Love
I could feel myself growing angry. This was the fifth mistake the restaurant had made in the last hour. I was tired. My kids were restless. I wanted to yell. We were on our road trip to Texas yesterday when we stopped for dinner. We had been on the road since 8 that morningRead More
Weekly Goals July 20
It’s vacation time! I love road trips, and this year is no exception. We are visiting our relatives in Texas and Oklahoma for nearly three weeks. The kids love spending time with grandparents, and my husband and I love a break from work. Sigh. So, my goals this week reflect the more relaxedRead More
What I’m Reading This Week #15
Each week I share the books I am reading as a part of my Read 100 Challenge, as well as links I love from around the blogosphere. Books I’m Reading Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson A National Book Award winner, Brown Girl Dreaming is a memoir in verse written for young adults. The storyRead More
Budget-Friendly Homemade Granola
I love granola. It’s one of my favorite breakfasts–quick, tasty, and healthy. However, lately I have been paying more attention to the ingredients in my foods and noticed something disturbing: There was a whole lot of sugar and additives in my granola. Was my healthy breakfast actually unhealthy? You see, this past summer IRead More
