Every summer, despite my desire to do absolutely nothing, it's inevitable a few days in that we have to regroup to add some structure in to save us all. This year, I at least knew to anticipate it. I decided to take our beloved "marble jar" system and turn it in to a chore tracker. See what our plan ... Read More about Reinventing “Marble Jars” to tackle summer chores
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That Parenting Uneasy Feeling
I have had an uncomfortable feeling in the pit of my stomach for months. Yes, we've had some upheaval in this house. First, renovations, then a new job and out-of-state move and then, like whiplash, a 180 degree turnaround to have us stay just where we are. You would think all that would have led to ... Read More about That Parenting Uneasy Feeling
It’s That Time of Year Again
Every summer, I think THIS is the year where we can just relax and hang out. I'm a notorious Do Nothing Summer lover, so it stands to reason that I hope beyond hope that we can just kick back and enjoy long lazy days. Alas, it happened again: we got about three days in and I'm ready to pull out ... Read More about It’s That Time of Year Again
Gemalicious
Last week we started the gem jars. I told you about this fantastic idea I borrowed from Amy at Teach Mama. I instituted a few tweaks to make it work for us.We have an "end of the day" Big Diamond. While I understand the point of working toward a larger goal, my kids being five and three need more ... Read More about Gemalicious