This past year, we became members of the MS Museum of Natural Science, and let me tell you: I am so glad we did! I mean, obviously, with a family of six, it doesn't take much more than a couple of visits to start saving money on the price of admission, but that is only the beginning of the ways our family membership has been a blessing. First, my kids love it! They've enjoyed every ...
Family Fun
Have yourself a playful little Christmas….
With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it can be easy to forget a very important thing: enjoying them! And, when I am taking kids from one event to the next, I tend to overlook the fact that often it's the simplest things they enjoy the most. Add cold, rainy weather to the mix, and my kids start craving a little creative play. To keep them active in ways other than running around ...
MS Women Bloggers Christmas Tour of Homes
The MS Women Bloggers' site is hosting a "Christmas Tour of Homes" today so I thought I'd invite you in and share with you how we celebrate in our home...or at least how we decorate! So, grab a cup of coffee (if you were here, I'd brew you a good one!) and let me show you around. To be honest, this year I was tempted to do as little as possible for Christmas decorations. In fact, I had ...
Notes from Nana: Advent 2013
I like to savor Thanksgiving! So friends, I know it's time to celebrate Advent. And I am grateful for Jesus coming to earth as Emmanuel: God is with us! This is the week for HOPE! But I also have hope when I saw cousins enjoying laughing and talking and listening to each other on Thanksgiving Day (with electronic devices put aside)! Leggos and Checkers are timeless! My children played ...