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  • May Share

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    I was in the parking lot loading the groceries into my car one morning when I was approached by an older woman begging for money. I recognized her from the previous month the familiar story of grief and financial woes. How do you know? How do you know if she really needs it for her…

  • Handprint Easter Lillies

    Here is a fun super fast craft that will bring giggles and smiles to the Easter brunch table. Source: Family Fun Supplies: white and green card stock (regular paper is fine) yellow pipe cleaners straws scissors pencil Trace your child’s hand print onto a piece of white card stock and cut out. Cut two double…

  • There is a Snake in the Cave!

    The kids love to play a little game called Snakes in the cave. It started one day while we were playing under the blanket after an exhausting game of Monster Coming. There is something the little ones love about playing under the covers. I always get a laugh watching Everett’s face light up as if…

  • Conquering Mt. Everest at Five

    Mason is the adventurous type always on a mission to conquer the unexplored or defeat the bad guys. When he spied the new back pack set I picked up for Everett (my $5 find at Target comes with a rolling pack pack, a smaller back pack perfectly sized for a toddler and a fanny pack)…

  • Memories, Family and Food

    TODAY: I felt the warmth of Christmas: I was on my way over to a friends house this evening to help them with a project. As I was driving I noticed the sparkles of Christmas lights and felt cozy. It was a nice end to a hectic day. Mason created and wrote down his concoction,…

  • Making Colored Paper with Food Coloring

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    The kids were playing with the salad spinner while I was making dinner. Adelin asked what it was so we washed some lettuce and put it in the spinner. Then I remembered a project in Gadgetology. Place a sheet of paper in the spinner, add food coloring and spin. I do not think ours turned…

  • Halloween Mystery Menu

    This year for Halloween, we are adopting a family tradition from my sister-n-law. Every year for the past ten years, at least, they have celebrated Halloween with a mystery dinner complete with a menu. Does Eye of Newt sound appetizing? Don’t be too alarmed. That is what they call hot dogs in the land of…

  • Pancakes and Waffles

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    A friend of mine and her family has a special weekly tradition. Every Monday night, everyone (friends and family) go to the Grandparents house for crapes and stories. Set up a pancake, waffle or crepe bar with your family’s favorite fruits and nuts. You could give each member a small bowl with pancake batter and…

  • Cultivate a Love Affair with Nature

    Many years ago, my brother and his little family came out for a visit. While here, we took a trip to the Muir Woods, a state park north of San Francisco. The Red Woods are one of my most favorite places to explore. I love hiking through the calm, majestic trails. The tranquility always opens…

  • Family Chores, Connect and Have Fun

    A family that learns to clean together, learns to play together. My brother-n-law works many long hours during the week. On the weekends, he enjoys staying home with his kids and doing chores together. He says it allows him to reconnect with his children, while at the same time the chores are tackled. He suggests…