Ezra's downstairs in the bathroom and I hear him call, "Ella, what does chit chat mean?" She's headed upstairs, but responds casually, as if there's nothing random about the question or the circumstances. "It's when two people are talking!" I am a bystander, grinning in the … [Read more...]
An Impromptu Wednesday Afternoon Tea Party for Kids
I didn't plan to host a tea party for kids after school. When our rainy day needed a bit of magic, however, I put together some decorations and hosted an impromptu tea. Mom. Can we have a tea party for kids after school today? Internally, I groaned. 7:15 am, trying to get … [Read more...]
Accidental April Fools
Monday morning, I'm using my cell phone as usual. My Android phone is my quick access to the online world and the way I connect on the fly. I spell check as I go, but I also depend on the word predictor and my quick fingers to come through for me. Since I'm often texting and … [Read more...]
Stop Comparing and Make Your Own Holiday Magic
Every holiday season, a post goes around asking moms to take things down a notch. I get the feeling, I really do. Instead of worrying what other families are doing, I say stop comparing and make your own holiday magic instead. The Kids Aren't Comparing My mom disliked The … [Read more...]
The Inquisitive Mom’s Guide to Chore Punch Cards and Motivators for Kids
ISO Easy to Use Chore Punch Cards Like many moms, I discovered chore punch cards on Pinterest. I loved the idea, but I wanted them to better suit my family's needs. I had two requirements: I wanted to create cards I could tweak to my families needs and I didn't want the … [Read more...]
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