A few weeks ago, I happened to glance out of the front window at our crabapple tree. The apples were starting to ripen and fall to the ground. It was about time to start our yearly ritual of raking them up and disposing of the apples. I remember one day …
Wow. All of a sudden it’s September, I’m buried in work, Goofball started kindergarten, and the littlest ones are back at daycare. Time may be advancing quickly, but we’re doing our best to make the most of every day. This list is my inspiration for getting started on holiday gifts. …
My current predicament is the result of having misguided priorities for far too long. I used to believe that my future happiness was dependent on a prestigious, exciting occupation. I dreamed of fancy suits, expensive cars, and designer handbags. I worked hard to obtain material possessions and stature that are no longer important to …
I’m always on the lookout for new ways to save money. I have cut my son’s hair from the beginning and started doing cuts for my husband in the last year or two. It would be unfair and not at all frugal to pamper myself with a visit to the salon, so I’ve had to learn how to cut my …
As much as I hate to admit it, summer is coming to an end. While it is my favorite season, my disappointment with the start of fall is minimal this year. We have really made the most of these past few months and are motivated to keep making progress towards …
Everything was tinted with the iridescent gold of a setting sun. I watched a large, gauzy cloud drift by overhead as the sound of cheerful revelry provided ambiance. It was one of those rare occasions on which I actually relaxed and chatted with some neighbors while our children relished a …
I tend to read and comment on other blogs as Harmony, but recently came across a thought-provoking post in my personal life. My friends have been sharing and discussing a viral blog post titled “To My Husband In This Weird Phase Of Life,” with remarks of how perfectly it illustrates their current struggles and sentiments. In …
The majority of my childhood summers were spent in a log cabin in the woods. As the oldest, I was often in charge of preparing dinner for my siblings. The cabin was great, but we had no oven or stove, only two small hotplates. In addition, the pantries were limited to fairly basic ingredients as …
There are variety of pseudo-scientific guidelines regarding the time that it takes to make or break a habit, including the misinterpretation of research which gave us a 21-day timeframe. While habits may be difficult to overcome, they usually encompass one discrete activity. I agree that it can be difficult to quit smoking or consistently …
Even though it’s only the beginning of August, it feels like my summer is coming to a close because maternity leave ends this week. I’ve found myself reflecting on the past few months. We certainly have succeeded in making this summer a great one. We’ve gone on quite a few family …
