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Style Transformation Before & After
Happy New Year! Two years ago I wrote about my plan to start a new wardrobe that better represents me; more functional clothing and elevated looks. My sense of style had taken a…
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10 Tips for Coming Up with Mother-Daughter Dates
My daughter L has requested a “Year of Mother-Daughter Dates” for the third consecutive year. Does she think she’d ever like something else? With a teasing smile and very firm attitude, she says,…
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Merry Christmas 2023
These were hits this year: We embraced Feliz Navidad, and had street tacos for Christmas dinner. Most of the week has been enjoying time together playing the games or activities we can do…
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December Family Moments
Here are a few moments I’d like to remember from this month. Quiet times at home. Performances and celebrations. Admiring our lovely mountain. I got to read F’s first book entitled “The Dragin…
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Bowling Mother-Daughter Date
This girl had a very special day today for our December Mother-Daughter date, which I pulled her out of school for the first time for. I think that made our time together even…
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Night Hike Geminid Meteor Shower
It’s been a year since we were supposed to do this Mother-Daughter date, but “better late than never”! The skies would be clear for the Geminid meteor shower, so we put on warm…
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Front Closet Transformation: Budget-Friendly Storage Solutions
Always looking for ways to improve functionality and maximize space! This closet transformation will ease the effort in our daily routine. At the crossroads in my kids’ lives, this closet is there with…
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Year of Mother-Daughter Dates 2023
We’ve got quite the year lined up! L requested a year of experiences with me for a Christmas present again. When I plan these, I have a spreadsheet so I can keep track…
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Germs Germs Go Away
Germs, germs, go away Don’t come back any day We just need to work and play Especially for the holidays Your friends are not invited either Viruses, bacteria, I need a breather! Me,…
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Thanksgiving Idaho 2023
This is our second annual visit to Jeremy’s Mom at her home during Thanksgiving break. The kids were very excited for the trip, and had plans to play board games with everyone—but in…
