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A Floor That Makes “Cents”?
About a dozen years ago, my siblings talked me into buying a cottage with them. It has worked out great – we share the cost and the work among the four of us, and the property gets a lot of use! On the rare occasion we’re all there at the same time, it makes for…
Back to School Must-Haves for Mom
It’s that time of year – it comes too soon for some of us and not soon enough for others :). Here are a few of our favorite must-have items to get your child ready! Lunchboxes – Pottery barn Pish Posh
Are They Kids or Piglets?
I grew up in a chaotically messy home, with a busy mom who disdained cleaning AND cleaning women. Our cats litter box was changed approximately every three years. If the screen door ripped, it stayed ripped. Half the food in the fridge was covered in green and white fuzzy mold.
Mini Apple Pies – Quick & Delicious!
Looking for a quick dessert or after-school snack idea? Now that fall is nearly here look no further than the bountiful selection of apples available at your local market - they were the inspiration for these tasty and quick little hand pies. Crisp, tart apples seasoned with pumpkin pie spice - a mixture of cinnamon,…
The Road to Reading
My sister taught me how to read. Sure, there were a long line of teacher lessons, flash cards and episodes of Sesame Street that primed me for the big moment, but those memories are vague and faded – mere baby steps on the grand journey to literacy.