There are many things my little Aaron loves in life. A couple of the top rated to date are music (which most of you already know) and macaroni (in any shape, form and flavor). It goes without saying that these things have a way of making him drop everything that he’s doing and getting him…
Book Review: Scraped Knees
There is nothing surprising about the fact that life can be incredibly convoluted with relationships, careers and basic life decisions. It’s equally not surprising that life can also be incredibly simple if we allow it to be so. Knowing these things reminds me how interesting life can be. Many times those experiences bring pain, embarrassment,…
Why is Self-Care So Important: Are You Not Super Woman?
So is the question that the stubborn woman asks. My husband often calls me his super woman. It’s a real ego booster for me—to know that I can accomplish so much and sometimes within very little time and help people. Super woman is a cool title considering all that the comic book version does. When you think…
5 Back to School Readiness Steps for the Homeschooler
If you recall, in May I started the “Homeschooling as Supplement” series (2 installments left so stay tuned) because of a question that was posed to me by a reader. I became increasingly interested in the topic as the articles unfolded because I was considering sending Aaron to a preschool (for reasons I’ll discuss in…
PARK HOP Feature: SPLISH SPLASH Water Park Review
Summer time is when the children let loose. It’s when they forget about school and let their imaginations and energy run unrestricted. Well, at least that is how I imagine it. It’s the best time of year to enjoy all things outdoors. Before that all comes to an end, I wanted to highlight one of our…