It seems hard to believe, but it’s been almost four years since I started my first MeckMom blog. A friend of mine had asked me to teach a women’s class on family-friendly organization so I ran around my house snapping photos of my ideas. After the class, several of the women asked me to email [...]
After two years hanging out with the 5 year-olds in Primary each Sunday I’ve got a new calling. I’m now heading up Enrichment with the women in Relief Society. It’s been several years since I’ve hosted an Enrichment meeting and the program has changed a bit. So, for today’s Talk To Me Tuesday post I’m [...]
I love Thanksgiving. Well, actually that’s not exactly true. I love the idea of Thanksgiving – the boatloads of rich foods, the decorations, the traditions, the leftovers. Unfortunately, since I live several states away from any extended family, I’m kind of on my own when it comes to pulling off this massive, potentially stress-inducing meal. [...]
I hate to say it but I’m a bit of a family home evening slacker. I seem to go through phases where I’m able to stay on top of FHE for awhile…and then we get busy so we week skip a Monday night or two. Before you know it, a month has gone by and we [...]
I love summer and all the wonderful benefits that come with it - paper plate dinners, relaxed schedules, and – thanks to days full of swimming suits and flip flops - significantly less laundry. Of course, nothing kicks off a relaxing summer like a good read. Whether I’m heading to the lake with the kids or simply lounging in the backyard - a [...]
As I mentioned in a previous post, I dread cleaning bathrooms. I hate the germy gunk, the smelly chemicals, and the overall time commitment. One area I particularly loathe is my shower. For the last several years I’ve had a shower with sliding glass doors. You know, those lovely glass doors that start out looking so [...]
Maybe I’m just a slacker parent, but I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with homework lately. I’ve only got two in school and already the spelling words, reading minutes, and worksheets are starting to overwhelm me.
Part of my problem is that my kids are so young that most, if not all, of their homework requires adult [...]
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
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