What I Use to Make Housecleaning More Fun

What I Use to Make Housecleaning More Fun

I am not really into housekeeping.  I like a clean, ordered home.  Most of the time ours is clean, but not very orderly.  We always seem to have a clutter problem which I attribute to three things:  full schedules, too many possessions and the fact I refuse to take...
“Happy Independence Day”

“Happy Independence Day”

We rarely say, “Happy Independence Day!”  Any greetings around this time usually go something like this:  “Happy 4th!”   “Are you going to the lake for the 4th?”   “Will you be traveling for the 4th?” I am afraid many...
Not Just a Tag Along

Not Just a Tag Along

Well, I am pretty sure I just rode along on my last high school field trip.  I am a year away from my 16th, and final, consecutive year of high school.  I know, I know, don’t think about that statement for too long.  Anyway, I recently was invited (along with...
The Very Bad, Horrible, No Good Day

The Very Bad, Horrible, No Good Day

It started with me not wanting to get out of bed. I haven’t really wanted to since we started back to school last week. I like the holiday schedule better. It didn’t help that my right shoulder is playing tricks on me, as in not wanting to work, at all! I...
Why I Have Already Written My Eulogy, Part 1 In a Series

Why I Have Already Written My Eulogy, Part 1 In a Series

Last week I discussed the importance of learning to say no as mothers (and fathers).  I promised I would tell you why I have already written my eulogy and here is the short answer:  I want to live like I want to be remembered. At the end of July my sweet hubby and I...