Does the thought of entertaining guests strike fear in your heart? When I was growing up, having “company” was a bit of an ordeal. We prepared for weeks. My mom entertained beautifully, but it seemed like a lot of work … Continued
I know it seems archaic, but you can’t beat a simple 3-ring binder for getting your life in order. In this age of Google calendars and Facebook reminders, a simple binder can put details and documents at your fingertips in … Continued
When we were a young family, I struggled to find a way to keep our house reasonably clean. It was difficult to find a balance between just giving up and going “over-the-top”. All the chore charts and reward systems in … Continued
Christmas was coming. We had been dealing with some major life changes, resulting in a tough financial situation for my husband and me. Our children were all starting out with families of their own too. As our family gathered for … Continued
Years ago, I stepped out of my comfort zone and signed up for a Community Ed class on cake decorating. Best. Decision. Ever. Each week, I would go to class armed with a cake, frosting, spatulas, and decorating tools. And … Continued