I constantly question myself. Am I being the best mom I can be? Am I selfish by choosing work, even work in the church, over homeschooling my girls? Am I terrible for happily shoving a 6 & 8-year old into a government institution and hoping for the best? This morning I left Gracie’s Kindergarten class […]
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Pinterest Christmas #2
At the staff Christmas party we were charged with bringing a “white elephant” gift for a fun game we played, Left Right Left. You know those British propaganda pieces handed out during WWII, “Keep Calm and Carry On,” whilst bombs were whizzing around their heads? Well, I love the parody, and clearly the American equivalent: […]
Pinterest Christmas #1
I just love Pinterest. I think it’s just about the best thing going right now. The idea is simple… it’s a visual bookmarking site with a social component that allows you to see what your friends are bookmarking and vice-versa. No more keeping a ridiculous number of tabs open because I came across something cool […]
Occupy Christmas!
This has been a more challenging “season” of my life, these last couple of months. My daddy died very suddenly in a motorcycle accident on October 17. (johnwilliambeach.com) My dad was so full of life and energy. This all came as an unwelcome shock and yet the knowledge that he is in bliss with Jesus […]
Why we can’t eat junk.
Last night was a great reminder about our food choices and the repercussions when we choose to completely throw away all we have learned and act like everyone else for an evening. Last night was “National Night Out” and our neighborhoods all got together for a wonderful time of visiting and celebrating. I volunteered to work the popcorn […]
This week’s webwork
Two small projects fell in our lap last week and we managed to bring both to a close this week. Nolen has officially come on board Beachsmith and we will be heading to Wells Fargo to open his Teen Checking Account on Monday. Project 1 Findyourtime.com My sweet friend Virginia’s niece, Michelle Privett, is starting […]
Dinner Tonight
We are finishing a WONDERFUL dinner tonight! I want to be sure to document this winner. Quinoa Cakes with Spinach, Goat Cheese & Mushrooms (makes about 12 cakes) Ingredients: 2 cups baby spinach 3 tsp garlic, minced 2 cups cooked quinoa 4 ounces of goat cheese 1 tbsp flax seed & 3 tbsp water mixed […]