Category: Home and Family
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How do you record and share your memories?
Hello there! Can you believe it is already June 1… and that June is almost over, too? Yowza! This past year plus of Covid crazy has been such a mind-bender in terms of time. In some ways, time has flown. In other ways it has crawled, and in nearly all ways, I can’t place WHEN…
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Daily SOAP & Positive Parenting from King David: Speak Truth
I’m reading 1 Chronicles right now. Sometimes the reading can be dry and filled with lists, and yet it also has lots of gorgeous nuggets tucked in there for us to discover in the stories. Today I found some solid gold and SOAP from King David to share: Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:11-13 “Now, my son,…
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Super Quick Mom Cleaning Tip: Efferdent turned my engagement ring into a super hero beam… sort of
A few, ummm MONTHS ago a friend of mind posted on Facebook about using Efferdent to refresh her metal water bottles. I bought some, refreshed mine and enjoyed the results. It was nice, I felt good about it. Then, today, I remembered that a few, um YEARS ago, my jeweler friend told me to use…
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Morning Commute Haiku
I drive my boys to school from the suburbs of Houston into ‘town’ three days a week. My husband takes the other two. Sometimes they are sleepy guys, sometimes we talk, sometimes they work on homework. This morning, I glanced to my right as we were about to rise on an overpass and saw a…
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Sending my son to Edinburgh. Solo.
By the time you read this, my oldest child will be on a plane bound to Edinburgh, Scotland. Solo. And I might be on a plane headed back to Houston after watching his plane take off. Oh my goodness. As I write this, I’m on a plane to Chicago, which will be his launching point…
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Harvard rescinds acceptances as a result of private chat messages
It was reported this week that Harvard rescinded 10 college acceptances in its new freshman class due to offensive memes in a private group chat. You can read more about it in this article by Samantha Schmidt of the Washington Post. As a mom of two teens who are getting ever-so-close to college application days, I can…
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Macaron-baking class with Macarons by Patisse in Houston
My daughter LOVES macarons… She loves the color, the flavor, the light texture. I think she loves every single thing about them! And, ummmm, who doesn’t? She also LOVES baking… She loves following recipes, adapting recipes and making anything delicious. And, ummm, who doesn’t want to support THAT hobby?! I love to bake and I…
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Instacart helped me have a Merrier Christmas
First of all, this is NOT in any way, shape or form, a sponsored post. I’m not even using my referral link. Okay, now with that out of the way, let me tell you my story. On December 23, I was going over my to do list for the day in my head and avoiding actually…
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National Suicide Prevention Week: I dare you to take a look
Every 13 seconds, on average, someone attempts suicide in the United States. Every 13 minutes, someone succeeds. Or I guess you could also say that every 13 minutes so many more of us fail. Fail at listening, helping, reaching out. Catching the signs and intervening. Ouch. National Suicide Prevention week started yesterday in the US.…
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Memories to Share: Some Very Special Neighbors: April – Memories # 5-8
Share your memories! Hello there, friends. I’m still easing into April and about to launch into a busy month of travel. (I’m actually at the airport waiting to board my first flight of the month right now. Rome, here I come!) Before things get too crazy, though, I wanted to share the latest in the…
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Drinking in the last moments of Spring Break
This weekend wraps up Spring Break for our family in the ‘burbs of Houston. That’s me, drinking in the last of the soup in my bowl from lunch today. It was a delicious mix of seafood and spices, and I enjoyed every last drop. Thank you,La Fisheria in downtown Houston, for creating such goodness.…
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Memories to Share: March – Memories # 1 – 4
Memories to Share is back! Memories to Share was launched in honor of my grandmother, whom we called Mammy. Mammy passed away in 2013, but she still makes me smile, thinking of the happy memories I have with her and because of a book of written memories she shared with me before she died.…
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Swimming & Kids: What Parents Need to Know
I don’t mess around when it comes to water safety and kids— or even adults, for that matter. So when the people of Cigna reached out to me last week to share some water safety facts, I knew I had to pass it along. It is my hope you have a fantastic Memorial Day weekend…
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Wine delivery service? Yes PLEASE! MiniBar is in town!
Don’t want to go out into the traffic but still need to pick up wine, beer or cocktail ingredients for a fabulous luncheon, dinner or party? Forgot to grab a bottle for a hostess gift for that party tonight? MiniBar, which can be accessed online or on your iOS or Android smartphone, delivers in 30- 60…
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Christ-Centered Easter Activities for Kids
Looking for some fun and meaningful activities to do with your children to celebrate Easter? Here are a few I thought you might enjoy… Bible in 90 Days grad and previous mentor Candace over at His Mercy is New has five cross-centered craft projects for little kids up to big kids. I think I might…