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It’s very nearly that time of year, when many parents panic just a little bit, about what to do with their kids all summer. Yes, very soon, school will be out and providing activities that are fun AND worthwhile can be a challenge in our technology-soaked world. Engaging minds and keeping hands busy with productive [...]
I’m on a quest to reduce the sugar in our family’s diet. I’m excited about the potential changes – for weight, for health, for just feeling better. My family … not so much. Don’t get me wrong. None of them have anything against being a healthy weight, being in the best possible health or [...]
Awhile back, I shared how much the Member’s Mark 4X Probiotic Digestive Care Supplement had helped my husband with his lactose intolerance and digestive problems. Probiotics have changed the way he is able to eat and enjoy food and we feel really fortunate to have learned about them. The supplement has recently undergone a packaging [...]
If your family is large, like mine, you have limited opportunities to get EVERYONE together in one place for a new family portrait. When the occasion arises, you want the best possible outcome for your effort and a great portrait that captures the memories and fun of your family-time. While I am not even as [...]
Do you know about the LAMO Sheepskin online store? I am so excited to have been introduced. They have fantastic shoe options for both men and women — boots, moccasins, clogs, slippers and sandals. You’ll find casual and comfortable selections for the office, for running around town, going out to dinner, shopping with a friend [...]
One of the challenges, with teaching children, is to find a way to help them digest, organize and retain information. Over our two decades of homeschooling, I’ve learned that one way to be successful at that is to be sure your students experience the information in several different ways. Allow them not just to read [...]
I can’t believe how many times a week I reach for this handy tool and how I managed before I had it. I’m guessing I was a lot more content with uneven slices or just skipping recipes that called for too much slicing. I definitely didn’t make chips of any kind for our family, because [...]
David and I have been enjoying these gorgeous days of warm sunshine and counting the blessings of such a mild and early spring. The nights are always colder and we’ve had some frost warnings, but overall, we have been able to enjoy incredibly warm temperatures for this time of year in Nebraska. The trees have [...]