#MustRead 31 Days Series Housewife in Town

My girl is in 7th grade at the local public school.  She takes her lunch almost every day because the school food is, and I quote, "Disgusting." I'm always on the hunt for great school lunch ideas.  Housewife in Town has come to my rescue with her series this month: I'm super excited to read this series and find at least a few new ideas for my girl's lunch box ... and even some great ideas for my lunches at home as well. ... [Read More]

#MustRead 31 Days SeriesA Slob Comes Clean

Oh my word, y'all!  Hilarious ... Nony (short for Anonymous) has an awesome blog.  She's real and honest and truly one of the funniest writers ever. This year she is doing 31 Days of {Lame} Excuses. Here's what she says about her series, I’m going to identify those as excuses and admit that one of the biggest reasons my house gets out of control is that I’m incredibly gifted at excuse-making. Perhaps you can relate? So, there you go ... the fourth in my #31DaysMustReads series.  Keep up ... [Read More]

#MustReads 31 Days Series 31 Days of Sewing Tips

I took Home Ec in high school.  In fact I was President of our local Future Homemakers of America chapter.  I own a sewing machine and have done a few little sewing projects.  But I'd love to be a more proficient seamstress. So this series at The Dressmaker's Muse totally appealed to me.  31 Days of Sewing Tips.  I love that she's started with simple things like pressing seams.  If you have ever wanted to learn the basics of sewing or if you just need a refresher course ... this just might be ... [Read More]

Don’t Diminish Yourself!

Oh girl!  You are doing a great job!! Don't forget that ... don't stop believing that!  There is this terrible lie rolling around your head and your heart.  It repeats like a skipped record, "You are not enough."  Call it what it is—NOT TRUE! Your children did not end up with you by happenstance or chance—God chose YOU to be their mother!  That means, YOU are who they need. Sometimes you're going to fail.  It's okay, because more often then not you'll do it right (or at least good enough). ... [Read More]

#MustReads 31 Days Series Little Progress Notes

Sheer genius ... I'm not even joking!  What an incredible idea to write a novella in 31 parts during October.  I admit I have found myself capitivated and eagerly awaiting the next day's installment of Little Progress Notes' series. You should really check this out.  ... [Read More]

#MustReads 31 Days Series Growing with Grabbie

So I have a daughter ... she's amazing.  (And at 12-1/2 also frustrating!)  When I ran across this series from Growing with Grabbie, I knew it would be something I'd love. I've written a series of letters to myself about parenting.  My girl and I have a journal we pass back and forth with letters to each other.  Clearly, I believe in the power of the written word.   The letters in this 31 Days of Letters to my Daughter series are tender and sweet.  I must warn you though, you might need a ... [Read More]