Tag: raising children

Trying To Take It Easy – The Coffee Share

I’m finally joining the weekend coffee share, hosted by Natalie The Explorer! Today my coffee is in the form of a smoothie but I’m happy to say that there is caffeine involved! I don't have a lot scheduled this weekend and that was exactly what I wanted. The week was a typical loop week of … Continue reading Trying To Take It Easy – The Coffee Share

How To Make Simple Mother’s Day Tea Sandwiches

I don't know how you will be spending your Mother's day but I'm going to spend mine, making my family eat sandwiches with me! Not just sandwiches but sandwiches with herbs and edible flowers, like Impatiens! Hopefully, this isn’t all that we will do together because this is a quick activity but, still, I am … Continue reading How To Make Simple Mother’s Day Tea Sandwiches

Remembering To Be Kind

I work for Eldergrow. It's a really cool program where I go into assisted living faciliites and do gardening related classes. It’s incredibly fulfilling. Anyway, there is a resident there. She is a real spit fire, as they say. If they still say that. She is sarcastic, snarky, and hilarious, She still smokes and has … Continue reading Remembering To Be Kind

How To Make Bird Feeder Citrus Cups

Did you know that February is National Bird Feeding Month? And, yes, I'm aware that I am writing this in May but it's still true. National Bird Feeding Month became official in 1994, thanks to Illinois Congressman John Porter. February is one of the most difficult months for birds to make it through so the … Continue reading How To Make Bird Feeder Citrus Cups

Another Day In The Life, A Poem

I was inspired to write a poem after reading this one by Pooja I used to love to write poetry but haven’t in years. So please be gentle, haha😁 I hear my son before I open my eyes, He is bonding virtually with someone across the country. And I realize another day has begun. I … Continue reading Another Day In The Life, A Poem

Adopting An Older Child From Foster Care

I’m a big supporter of foster care adoption, as some of you are aware, and I’m so very glad we did it because it brought us to our children. But it wasn’t all simple. Adopting from foster care is a lot. You are at the mercy of case workers and judges. And adopting teenagers is … Continue reading Adopting An Older Child From Foster Care

Meeting Steve Burns

Steve Burns. I met Steve Burns! You know, the guy from Blue's Clues? The original? The guy who paved the way? The guy who graced our screens with green stripes from 1996-2002? Yes, that guy! And he was everything that I hoped he would be. I mean, he didn't ask me to abandon my family … Continue reading Meeting Steve Burns

Raising Responsible Children: Practical Ways to Teach Life Skills

As a parent, I often worry about what I’m teaching my kids. One of the most important things that I want to teach them is responsibility. These are a few strategies that I try to keep in mind. via Pexels 1) Goal Setting Helping kids set goals is one of the best ways to teach … Continue reading Raising Responsible Children: Practical Ways to Teach Life Skills