My little guy LOVES Star Wars and gets a kick out of playing Angry Birds Star Wars. So it made perfect sense this autumn season for us to decorate mini pumpkins as characters from Angry Birds Star Wars. With some basic supplies in hand, we spent a few hours over the weekend converting seven mini pumpkins into beloved characters: […]
My seven-year-old son and I are embarking on an adventure this summer—an educational expedition that will take us around the world over the next 11 weeks. As armchair travelers, we’ll be learning all sorts of things about each region we visit, including its geography, people and cultures, history, cuisine, contributions to art and literature, and […]
Life’s been busy here these last couple of weeks with many good things. My son finished first grade last Wednesday. I’ve also enjoyed some special moments with family. My husband’s Aunt Rose and her sister Dorothy came into town for a visit. I always cherish our time with them. They are lovely, funny, and wise ladies! […]
For Valentine’s Day, I made my little guy a candygram. I used an assortment of candy to tell a silly story. I know, it’s goofy, but my little guy loved it, especially because it includes aliens. Here it is:
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, my little guy and I spent some time yesterday making cards. We usually pick up a package or two of the premade cards at the store for the classroom exchanges. But this year, we decided to change things up and make the cards ourselves. My little guy loves doing […]
Last Christmas, I first discovered the joy of assembling and giving away glass jars filled with a beautifully layered cookie mixture. For years, I’d admired the variations of this creative gift idea but had never attempted to make them. That is until last year. I had found a recipe for Cranberry Hootycreeks—festive and delicious white […]
As a writer, I spend hours in front of the computer each week creating fictional story worlds. Oh, how I love this! But I also find joy in taking a break from the computer to work with my hands, either on a craft or making a delicious dish in the kitchen. The Christmas season always […]
With the month of December just around the corner, I can hardly wait to begin counting down the days until Christmas with my little guy. This year, I’m trying something new: Advent Stockings. Recently I was flipping through a catalog of a popular home furnishing store when I spotted a picture of a garland with […]
“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” ~1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)~ I’d love to tell you that giving thanks in all circumstances comes naturally for me. But the truth is, I often struggle with being thankful. I take blessings for granted and grumble about things that at […]
For Halloween last year, my son was a washer. Yep, you read that right. A washing machine. When we first talked about the idea, I asked him, “Are you sure you want to be a washing machine and not a superhero?” He nodded eagerly. With a box, contact paper, and a few other supplies, I […]