October 14, 2015 Oh, laundry. The theme of a mama’s life. A constant companion when others neglect her. It’s there. Lurking. Longing to be washed, dried, and put away. I cannot begin to guess how many loads of laundry have been washed in this house. Feels like we must have passed…
October 12, 2015 This is the current status of my kitchen table. Plastic tablecloths. Paint. Pallet signs. My hubby makes custom pallet signs and he’s gearing up for a festival later this week. He does all of the difficult work. The cutting. The sanding. The detailed painting. I get…
October 10, 2015 We kicked off our weekend with a rain-soaked soccer game. All the parents sat huddled under umbrellas and hoods while we watched our kids, seemingly oblivious to the weather, play their game. They played with an energy that ignored the wet fields, slippery cleats, and dripping hair. Of course, the…
October 9, 2015 It’s not that I longed for the minivan to make noises that sounded like an impending death. It’s not that I wanted to break down on the side of the road. But if it was going to happen, it happened at a good time and good location. You see,…
October 8, 2015 You don’t have to include the chips with this recipe, but I guarantee announcing “Doritos for Dinner!” will bring your kids to the table. After that declaration brings them to the table, the meal itself will keep them there. The last time we had this creation for dinner, one…
October 7, 2015 When you’re a typical thirteen year old and your mom’s best friend and your best friend’s dad get married, you call that really cool. It just automatically ups the amount of time you get to spend with your BFF. When you’re pushing 40 and you look back on it…
October 5, 2015 Call it determination. Call it willpower. Call it crazy. Whatever works for you. Just know that with some planning and gusto, you too can accomplish great things. We did yesterday. The minivan exited the church parking lot at 12:28. We made the 15 minute trek home through blustery winds….
October 3, 2015 If you read the headlines or look outside or even just get to the end of the week that some of us have had, you may think that all of it, including our peace, may just float away. I’m grateful I serve a Savior who reminds, “I have told you…
October 2, 2015 Muffins are a go-to item around the Sloan house. They work for breakfast, lunchbox additions, and after school snacks. Perhaps they are partly to blame for someone’s (ahem) muffin top. (See earlier reference here.) I have discovered some yummy recipes that include greek yogurt as an ingredient. It seems to…
September 30, 2015 “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” Isn’t that the truth? (This is where you say, “Of course it’s the truth, it’s from the Bible.” See Proverbs15:1) Seriously, these are words to live by. Not always the easy way to go or the even the…