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Read to Your Older Kids
I think we all recognize that reading to our kids is important when they are little. We have this desire to instill in them a love of reading and of story, and so…
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Favorite Thing #17 — Pothos Plants
For those of you who love plants, you’ll already know about this. But I’m writing this one for those of you who like the idea of having real plants in your house but…
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Wednesday’s Thought — May His Good Spirit Lead Me on Level Ground
As I wake this morning and look at the day ahead, it feels destined to be a chaotic one. There is more on the list than there should be. In addition to our…
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Favorite Thing #16 — 50 West
Maybe everyone already knows about this, but with the weather cooling off I just had to post 50 West as my favorite thing for the week. For those of you who don’t know…
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The Lost Art of Thoughtfulness
We live in a reactive world. All you have to do is drive for 10 minutes to see it. Someone barely steps out of line and other cars are honking, tailing them, or…
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Favorite Thing #15 — Spinach and Bacon Quiche
This is my go to recipe for any gathering at my home, especially if it is morning-ish. The ladies in my RISE for moms group have eaten this quiche more times than I…
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Wednesday’s Thought — Octobers
Have you ever noticed that fall has a smell? I walked outside last week and felt that first great cool breeze and took in that first scent of fall. It is delightful. The…
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2 is Beautiful.
I have a 2-year-old. It’s the fifth 2-year-old that we have had in our house in the last 7 years. And yes, that math is correct. This particular 2-year-old is the most difficult…
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Favorite Thing #14 — Almond Sisters Bakery
This is my favorite bakery in Cincinnati. Well, really it’s not in Cincinnati, it’s in Hamilton, but it’s still my favorite. The 40 minute drive can’t keep me away. Their pastries are the…
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Wednesday’s thought — deceitfulness of riches
“Part of the way riches deceive us is that we end up caught caring for the very things that we thought would care for us. We find ourselves with drawers and closets full…
