We woke up this morning to a winter wonderland. Big, fluffy wet flakes of snow coated the ground and cascaded down from the sky. The kids ...

#1. I a grateful for the weekend - it was a long time coming this week. #2. I am grateful for a reason to get dressed up and slip on high h...

#1. I am grateful for little classes. Tonight I attended a Relief Society class on baking pies. We sampled, shared tips and recipes sample...

1. I am grateful for thunderstorms with amazing lightening. The kids and I walked home in the storm after a program at school - I am still ...

#1. I am grateful for girlfriends who push me to get up at 5:15 to work out - even if if makes me grumpy. #2. I am grateful for sunny, warm ...

#1. I am grateful for the sunrise this morning. It was nice to wake up and feel like it was actually morning and not the middle of the nigh...

Here is an easy little turkey craft for November. We made these with kids ages 3-10 with the older kids helping the younger (Yes, Calvin is...

#1. I am grateful that my lesson went well. It felt like it was 90 degrees in that room, but it may have just been my nerves. #2. I am g...

#1. I am grateful for the weekend. I am grateful for sleeping in and lazy mornings before the kids activities and errands begin. I am grat...

On Friday, Sophie and her friend decided to make cookies. They chose a new recipe from Martha's Everyday Foods, put on aprons and went ...

This is a new recipe I tried for the teacher luncheon at the kids school. This version makes enough for a small army - or enough to bring a...

#1. I am grateful for escape. I went on a date tonight with the kids. We escaped to the movies and spent a few hours unwinding from the s...

#1. I am grateful for teachers. I attended four parent teacher conferences today at our school and I am so grateful to have excellent tea...

1. I am grateful for the Activity Day program at our church. Sophie adores her twice monthly meetings - they make her feel special and allo...

1. I am grateful for the right to vote. After picking up the kids from kindergarten, the five of us walked over to the polling station to c...

I participated in this challenge last year and thought is was a wonderful way to really reflect throughout the month on all that we have. 1....

The children celebrate Halloween under the guise of "Harvest Parties" at their school. Last Thursday, I spend most of the day at...

This is a great combination if you are having company for dinner. It is delicious, looks impressive, but it is not that difficult to make. ...

I feel like fall just arrived and yet most of the leaves are gone, we've had several hard frosts and all of the stores are full of Chri...