I’m always thankful for hospitals and medications in the case of an emergency. But as much as possible, I like to try and support the health of those in my family through the use of food, plants, healthy environment, and natural remedies. Since moving to Texas in 2021, two of my four children have […]
It all started with a reel on Instagram, and it ended up a lovely, music-filled, laughter-inducing, educational journey with my kids as we listened to and watched videos of all kinds of beautiful melodies and instruments. I thought it might be a fun resource to put all the links of the gems we found in
I love to begin the new year with a word to focus on, something that I want to intentionally keep in mind and build my life around. More often than not, the word I pick ends up being the very thing I struggle with the most, whether because I’m more aware of it or because
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Making a vision board for my year is something I greatly enjoy doing. Before I move on and create one for 2024, however, I want to review the goals I had for 2023 and see what I was able to accomplish, what things I intentionally set aside, and what things I want to try again
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It’s the last week before Christmas. Our first term of lessons is done. I spent time over the weekend cleaning the house and prepping food so that the kids and I can spend the next few days having fun together. There are cookies to bake, gingerbread houses to decorate, carols to sing, lights to see.
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The holiday months are a busy time…preparations for Thanksgiving begin weeks before the actual day, with menu planning, shopping, and making sure the bird is defrosted in time to cook Thanksgiving morning. Then we are bombarded with deals and sales, catalogues and ads and mailers reminding us that Christmas is coming and we have so
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Here in central Texas, oak trees are everywhere. The small acorns fall so heavily in our yard from a neighbor’s tree that we have to walk slowly on that side of the house, or else we’ll slip on all the round little fruits. While my kids and I would gladly trade a lawn covered in
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Strategies and tips for in-person vendor events with small children
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It’s Thanksgiving week. You’ve printed your recipes, your turkey is thawing (at least, I hope it is), and your groceries have been purchased. You’ve thought of what you need to buy for the mashed potatoes and gravy and veggie sides. You’ve considered what you will have on hand for the toddlers (if you have them),
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As much as I love spending time in the kitchen, I love spending time doing many other things, as well. And when my week is busy or I have other things I need to accomplish, efficiency in the kitchen can make or break my progress. Spending a few minutes to make and shred some chicken
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