Parenting
Why My Kids Are Paying for Netflix
After cutting the cord with cable, we have a LOT of streaming services.
Parenting
Where I Would Want to Live Forever
I have been attending a Tuesday “bring your own lunch” group via Zoom. With so many limitations on my social outlets, I decided to get…
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…
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…
Days of Everything and Nothing
Our form of busy includes routine, but not structure.
Parenting
The Creativity Cabinet
I created a dedicated space for creative endeavors.
Writing
“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…
Parenting
Learning to Love Writing
Volunteering at a school writing workshop.
The Winter of Our Content
A creative afternoon well spent.
Writing
When the Writing Distractions Are Funny Not Funny
I was supposed to be writing, but everything else happened.