Category: Home and Family
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What to send to summer camp?
Later this summer my oldest son will be going away to sleepaway camp for his first time. I am so very excited for him, as I LOVED summer camp growing up and really couldn’t get enough of it! (Yes, my home life was fine, too. I just really enjoyed summer camp… girls camp, church camp,…
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‘Make do’ instead of ‘Buy new,’ and more from our next Real (Experienced) Mom
Meeting our next Real (Experienced) Mom has been a joy to my family. She is one of our favorite retired preschool teachers and is wonderful lady who gives much of herself to those around her. I was so excited when she agreed to answer our questions. I hope you enjoy her answers as much as…
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A super-fun trip down memory lane for our next Real (Experienced) Mom (and for us, too!)
This week, one of my friend’s moms shares her stories about rearing her two children. It sounds as though their lives together have been filled with great adventures and lots of love. And I love how Bonnie continues the adventures with her grandchildren… read on and take notes for some super fun ideas! Real (Experienced)…
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Games for teen parties?
This is where I seek your advice… This weekend we are hosting a farewell party for our Danish daughter/ foreign exchange student. So here’s my question for you… Should we plan organized games? Which ones? Or should we just set up a volleyball net, set out the Bocce balls and leave it up to them…
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“Take time with your husband…” Our next Real (Experienced) Mom shares
I don’t know about you, but I am really enjoying the Real (Experienced) Moms series Thursdays right here on MomsToolbox. Although I have known all the moms quite well (so far) I have still gained new perspective from what they have shared. This week, my mother-in-law, for whom I am quite thankful, shares a few…