by Malia |
Everyone has a chore they do not like. For me, it is rinsing the cloth diapers to prepare them for washing. I do not like the task at all, but I sure LOVE saving money by using cloth diapers for our daughter and granddaughter. But, I found that because I dreaded...
by Malia |
I was reading through Kim Brenneman’s book: Large Family Logistics and was reminded of something I learned a long time ago, but had forgotten. If you are trying to add something new to your life (a new habit, a new routine) the best way I have found is to attach...
by Malia |
As a mom I am always setting goals and working to do things better- I want to be a better mom, a better housekeeper, a better wife. It is clear that I always feel like I have a long way to go. Every few months it is good to stop and take a look at where you have been...
by Malia |
From 2012-02-22 We were driving home last night and Sarah (13) wanted permission to go to a friend’s house. I told her she could go the next day as soon as her chores were complete. “Which chores do you want complete, mother?” I quickly rattled off:...
by Malia |
I have a confession. I love to read. I love to have books everywhere and have at least 10 going at any one time. That is a conservative estimate. As we left for a week-long family trip to the mountains, I grabbed a tote and filled it with all kinds of books. I did...
