Sausage, Brussels Sprouts and Chicken Soup Recipe
Two weeks ago Dear Husband had the flu. Who gets the flu in April? Thanks for nothing flu shot. Actually, it is probably thanks to his flu shot back in November that his case was mild compared to the knock-you-down-on-your-back-for-two-weeks … Continued
On Baptism and Growing Up
The first Sunday after Easter is a special one in our church. It is the Sunday in which the 5th grade students are baptised (if they so choose). It just so happens that we have a 5th grader in our … Continued
Ft. Clinton Update – The Spiral Staircase, Lighting & New Carpet
Last I left you, I had given an update on all the downstairs paint. I’m sure you have been waiting with bated breath and wondering when the heck I would post another Ft. Clinton update. Rest assured, a whole lot … Continued
What I Learned In March
I’m seeing a new trend all over the place…people saying “no”. Moms, bloggers, volunteers are tired of being over-scheduled and are learning to step back from all of the responsibilities and activities. For a long time I really resented all … Continued
Soda Bread Recipe and video
I’m ashamed to say how long it’s been since I’ve done a chat video and even more ashamed to say how long it’s been since I’ve done a chat video with BFF. A year ago I sat down with BFF … Continued
Dear Oklahoma Lawmakers
The following was written by a dear friend who is an educator in Oklahoma. As soon as I read her letter to our lawmakers I asked if I could share it here as her voice needs to be heard. She … Continued
Spring Wreath
It’s been unseasonably warm here in the heart of Oklahoma (thanks a lot, global warming) and Easter is right around the corner so you know what that means. It’s time to change out the front door wreath. Upon inspection of my … Continued
Meaningful Alone Time in Sequoyah State Park
Alone time – something that stay-at-home moms don’t get to indulge in very often. Let me rephrase that; meaningful alone time is something that stay-at-home moms don’t get very often. I’m alone for a few hours each day while the … Continued
Another Homemade Planner
Last year I decided to create my own homemade planner. I wasn’t willing to spend $50 on a calendar/planner/life organizer but I wanted something more customized than what I could find on the shelf at Target. I loved my homemade … Continued
OKWB Mini-Con Recap
This past weekend something really special happened. With the help of two other amazing women, I planned and pulled off a blogging conference. Granted, it was a small conference but all the same, it was a blogging conference. OKWB Mini-Con … Continued