On Monday, August 21, 2017, we will be lucky enough to experience a total eclipse of the sun. Because it’s the first that can be seen all across the contiguous United States since June 18, 1918, it’s being called the Great American Total Solar Eclipse. It’s such a big deal that NASA is predicting it may be one of the… View Post
School supplies can be a significant expense for families no matter what type of schooling you use. Whether you homeschool or send your kids to public or private school, buy supplies once a year or every few months, you can probably save some money. Use these tips for big savings on school supplies this year. Shop at Home First. Look… View Post
You don’t need me to remind you just how important breakfast is for the beginning of your day. Your mind is sharper, your belly feels full – allowing you to focus on your day – whether that is work or school. Any exercise you do is easier as you are energized and your body is more likely to respond to… View Post
I admit it. I have a small (enormous?) obsession with family photos. We do them every single year. Yes…since my small people were mere infants. Why? The memories. The moments captured. The smile and goofy faces I don’t ever want to slip from the reel in my mind. Also? If you are anything like me, there is a solid chance… View Post
Every day, someone in my family asks, “What’s for dinner?”. It seems like a fairly innocuous question, yes? I mean – the small people and my husband a) know they are going to be hungry at the end of the day, b) know I’m typically the chef/master of meals in the home and c) are aware that I need to… View Post
April and May are what we like to call the ‘rainy season’ in Missouri where we live. In the Spring, we average about 12 inches and these two months are the wettest culprits….this year that rainy weather has continued well in to the Summer months. While I love the warmth of a rainy day indoors, I can assure you my… View Post
