My heart pounded as I waited. I was estatic to start school! Finally, the big yellow bus headed down my street!  I sprinted for the ...

"You haven't given your kids a chance to be bored!" My mom's assessment of our summer schedule reflects my own feelings...

"Mom, she's messing up my project!" I love having children of several different ages, but hearing this phrase is one of t...

The warm sun bounced down through the leaves of my favorite tree. I'd finished my morning's work, and was now free to enjoy ...

The truth is I haven't bully proofed my children. I haven't even tried. Bullying isn't fun and it can be dangerous. I remember ...

When I first had kids my plans were to limit the number of large kid parties we threw. Then life got rolling and by the time my sec...

Happy February! Last month I joined in with the monthly goal share organized by Mama Smiles. Today, I'm back to report, set new goa...

These DIY ornaments turn out so pretty that children might like to do them at home for fun or as gifts. However, you could easily use them...

"Would you make me a paper airplane?" Lunch time was just ending, and I didn't even have paper available when my s...

Are your kids starting school soon?  Mine already started this week!  If you are like me, the start of the school year is a bit of a let d...