**MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD** Ready Player One by Ernest Cline was an unexpected adventure. It was a recommendation from a friend whose taste I admire, so I got the book. The blurb sounded ok, but I’ll admit that it wasn’t something I was eager to dive into. The first chapter wasn’t all that inspiring, only because it’s not a genre that… View Post
It’s always been a dream of mine to have a nice little homestead, utilizing all of the space available to me on my property. I like hard work; it makes me proud to see what I can do with my own two hands, some gardening tools, and the occasional power tool. That being said, a lot of what I want… View Post
We’re preparing for my son’s fifth birthday party. Pinterest is always my go-to for ideas, which can be both life-saving and damning. While perusing, his older sister pops up beside me and ooos and aahhhs at what she sees. Then, she asks me what kind of party favors we’re going to have for the kids at the party, pointing out… View Post
I’m trying to decide which post should be my first under the “Homeschooling” category, and since our oldest has her end-of-year portfolio review tomorrow, I suppose it’s as good a topic as any. I mean, my life for the past few weeks has been an endless stream of desperately trying to organize a year’s worth of material into something that… View Post
Ever wondered why some parents, especially those with a gaggle of kids, seem less stressed than you with your one, even though their hair is always messy and they have stains all over their clothes (the parents and the kids)? It may have to do with our culture’s current obsession with waiting hand-and-foot on our little ones and how it… View Post