It’s no stretch to say our family is in a rut when it comes to evening meals. The truth is we’re simple folks with simple palates, content to stick with what we know. But when 5:00 pm catches me by surprise, I stand, like a deer in headlights, staring in our[Read more]
To some, it may appear as if I have an endless supply of denim for my crafting. In reality, however, I’m just a scrap hoarder, determined to use every viable part of a pair jeans, before releasing the remnants back into the wild (i.e. my compost pile). I found an[Read more]
No more homework! No more books! No more teachers’ dirty looks! Yes, everyone in our house loves the end of the school year. Despite our dependence on routine, we do enjoy a more relaxed schedule – no need to obsess about getting to bed on time, no arguments about homework,[Read more]
Sometimes it takes me longer than the average person to catch on to things. I like to think of the light bulb over my head as a compact fluorescent – the light starts out a little dim, but is eventually just as bright as any other (while also being better[Read more]
My husband and I each have a couple of prescriptions filled every month. That means, at a minimum (not including the occasional need for an antibiotic or other prescription) we’re disposing of 48 prescription bottles a year. Yikes! I wish I could bring in my bottle, the same way I[Read more]
In a perfect world, everything would hold its shape – stacks of things would remain stacked, cords and cables would remain wound, bedding would remain folded. Alas, the simple act of living undoes these shapes, which, in turn, often leaves me undone. So, I make order where I can and[Read more]