I love travelling and exploring new things as a family.  Because we have 4 children, that plan almost always includes a car and a really long drive.  But, honestly, I do not love long car trips.  The thought is painful to

  Mistakes--I make a lot of them.  My kids do too.  Mistakes are part of being a family.  The learning we do within our homes is full of trial and error.  How would I have ever learned the difference between powdered sugar and flour if I hadn't

  Last week my husband and I were out of town for a few days.  Just before we left, I received a note from my daughter.  She finished her thoughts with this simple line: "Thank you for being you." I was so touched.  It

With busy schedules, mounting societal pressures to perform, and an abundance of distractions, parenting can be a tough job.  Everyone, experienced or not, has an opinion on how children should be raised and quickly offer solutions.  We can easily

It’s Mother’s Day week so let’s celebrate the hard work we do each day.  Here’s a big shout out to all women who give so much. First, a couple of videos to share.  I share these with my family as a subtle