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…
Family
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…
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…
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…
Days of Everything and Nothing
Our form of busy includes routine, but not structure.
The Creativity Cabinet
The addition to our house is soooo close to being done. It has been months in progress and literally down to a handful of finishing…
Books for Design, Books for Utility
Books should be loved. But could they be loved a little more gently??
“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…
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…
Learning to Love Writing
Volunteering at a school writing workshop.
The Winter of Our Content
A creative afternoon well spent.
When the Writing Distractions Are Funny Not Funny
I was supposed to be writing, but everything else happened.