Parenting
A Day in the Life
Many years ago, I remember writing out the details of a single day. Somewhat for posterity, somewhat for myself so I could look back one…
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Habits & Goals
The Unexpected Benefit of the Time Change
I dread the semi-annual changing of the clocks for the start and end of Daylight Savings Time. You wouldn’t think that a single hour…
Financial Management
My 10-Year-Old Has a Checking Account
My kiddos have been receiving an allowance for years, and it works well. I don’t have to deal with requests like “Can I have this silly…
Parenting
The Allowance Jars and the Book Fair
I have been doing “allowance jars” with my kids (ages 10 and 7) for years. They each have three jars: Spend, Save, and Give. They earn one…
Personal Reflections
Twenty-One Hours Alone
My birthday was on Friday and I received my gift several weeks ago. I told my husband that I wanted a new bookshelf. When we moved into…
Parenting
Trusting The Moments When I Am Not Watching
Last Sunday, we needed something to do. My husband took the toddler out for a bike ride using a hitched carrier we have, and I took the…
Parenting
Days of Everything and Nothing
Our form of busy includes routine, but not structure.
Personal Reflections
A Space of My Own
For most of my working life, I haven’t had my own office. I work from home, but in the early days I traveled a lot. As newlyweds, with my…
Parenting
The Creativity Cabinet
I created a dedicated space for creative endeavors.
Personal Reflections
Books for Design, Books for Utility
Books should be loved. But could they be loved a little more gently??
Personal Reflections
“What Do You Do?”
I was talking with someone recently about growing as a person — both at work and outside of work. We can continue to expand our knowledge…
Personal Reflections
The Necessary Alone Time
My days are very regimented. I prefer it that way — it controls the chaos of a house with two adults that work from home and three young…