6 Tips for Teaching Children Compassion
It is a difficult thing, teaching children compassion. Awareness of other people’s feelings and a desire to help. Childhood is inherently self-centered. Most young people simply haven’t … Read more
39 Kick-Ass Bathroom Decor Ideas
On our endless list of household renovations – along with finally finishing the outside paint job and adding a pool deck – is a master bathroom. Our … Read more
What My Uterus Taught Me
I’m hovered over the toilet, panting as the contents of my day sting my esophagus, splashing acid upwards through my throat. Guacamole was probably a … Read more
How to Cut a Mango
I freaking love mangos. Mango Coconut Rice, mangos with chicken, mangos in a smoothie. Mangos ALL the time. It took me forever, though, to finally figure … Read more
4 Basic Money Management Tips
Nate and I have struggled for years to come up with a basic money management system that works for us and our home, and we’ve … Read more
Oatmeal Muffin in a Mug
I haven’t had much time to bake from scratch lately, but my cravings for pastries and baked goods have been FIERCE. This oatmeal muffin in … Read more
Cream Cheese Lunch Meat Rolls
Our family has been missing gluten lately as it used to provide the staple for a lot of quick-and-easy meals in our busy lives: pasta, cereals, … Read more
Paint it All White
Earlier this month I shared that our house was a complete and utter disaster as we moved my office into the former guest room to … Read more
YOU Get a Gift Card and YOU Get a Gift Card
I used to think that gift cards were the cop-out of gift giving. Not much personality, not a lot of thought. And then after being on … Read more