Contagious Collage
by Want a good family read that stokes those fires of creativity? Get thee to the nearest library and check out Alphabet House by Nancy Elizabeth …
Category: Family Ties
Rainy Days and Tea Pots
I love tea pots. I only have two, and both were special wedding gifts. I use them whenever I have a good excuse for a …
Orchard Time
If you think going to the orchard is all about picking apples, think again. My first “family fun” post at Writer Interrupted is today, titled …
That Old Time Women-Power
Picture this…a large, high ceilinged old-school gathering room…a former gym or cafeteria. A grassy ball field is easily visible through the window-lined north wall. The …
Operation Christmas Child: Info and Tips
Tears were in my oldest daughter’s eyes as she implored me, saying, “Mommy, please just don’t give me as much this Christmas, these kids need …
Fun With Popcorn–Cinnamon, Caramel, Creative
We love having a popcorn and movie night! Below, I’m sharing our two favorite popcorn recipes. And while I’m at it, if you’ve never turned your children …
Thoughts on Homemaking
The homemaker in me really comes to life with the arrival of fall. The pantry must include extras of the following essentials: cinnamon, brown sugar, …
Toddler-Speak
After brushing teeth together this morning, my toddler put the hand towel in the sink and got it thoroughly wet. “Hey! Don’t do that!” I …
Labor Day Traditions
I had no idea what a treat I was in for when I hunted up Erika’s blog after “meeting” her through her comment to one of …
Making Treasure Boxes
Our mailbox activity yesterday was so much fun, I thought I’d share how we did it. I chose this craft because we’d done it before to …