Hello Friends! This is my third installment of the Friend to Friend posts and I am actually as excited to write this as the first time, which does not always happen when I start a series. This friend to friend is more organized than usual because it was easy to break it up into two actions--creating and consuming. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which … [Read more...] about Friend to Friend: Creating and Consuming
Dining Room Ideas
As my family grows, I am amazed at how much time we all spend in the kitchen and dining room. This post offers dining room ideas that I hope will inspire and guide you to create a special room in your home. As I await my new dining room table, I am brainstorming ways to decorate a dining room to promote gathering, sharing delicious meals, hosting game nights and facilitating serious talks. … [Read more...] about Dining Room Ideas
Friend to Friend: A New… Baby, Dining Table and Chairs, Nursery and Easter Outfits
Hello Friend! The last few weeks have been a sleep-deprived, slow blur. Outside of working on Jane's room, I have spent my time holding my new baby, laying in my bed sleeping or resting somewhere around the house, shopping online and spending too much time on my phone while I am breastfeeding. Our new baby girl has been so good about eating and sleeping. She does have a very loud cry, but she … [Read more...] about Friend to Friend: A New… Baby, Dining Table and Chairs, Nursery and Easter Outfits
Parenting Lessons by Children 2: How to Embrace Every Stage of Life
Parenting Lessons by Children #2 When we embrace each stage of our life, we can be more happy. This is the second parenting lessons by children article and it has taken longer than I thought it would to write. I think the wait to get it right has been worth it and I hope you think so too. The more children I have, the more convinced I am that children are the most adaptable, flexible … [Read more...] about Parenting Lessons by Children 2: How to Embrace Every Stage of Life
Friend to Friend Friday
Dear Friend, I really want these Friday emails to be a way for me to connect with you like a friend would if they were going out to lunch to catch up. Friend to friend Friday is meant to be more personal and a time to share things with you that are making a difference in my life and home. Tomorrow I am 36 weeks pregnant. I have been dealing with gestational diabetes, heartburn and restless … [Read more...] about Friend to Friend Friday
Parenting Lessons Taught by Children
Today's parenting lesson is "Not just what you say matters, HOW you say it matters too!" I have been taking an emotional resilience class with my siblings and mom and we have learned a lot about managing stress, anger, depression and challenges. Our last lesson was about anger and I was very ready to learn more. All of us discovered that our families feel like we are yelling when we are … [Read more...] about Parenting Lessons Taught by Children