Family Life
10 Ways to Celebrate J.M. Barrie’s Birthday and Never Growing Up
J.M. Barrie was born on May 9, 1860 and is best remembered for authoring the classic fantasy story, Peter Pan. After experiencing the tragic death of a sibling at a young age, the stories he wrote sought to recapture the happier days when all was right with the world. I can relate to wishing I could go back…
Read MoreApril Homeschool Mother’s Journal 2017
In my life last month… We celebrated my middle child joining the realm of teenagers. I’m not a party throwing pro, so we don’t have parties every year. This year was special. Thankfully we came to an agreement on a party theme, and it all came together beautifully. Check out her “Planty Party”. Celebrating my middle…
Read MoreRagle’s Retreat: A Wonderful Women’s Getaway
A couple of weekends ago I had the opportunity to get away with some friends to a bed and breakfast retreat. My friend frequents the Ragle’s Retreat a couple of times a year. She’s been inviting me for a while, but this was my first chance to take her up on her offer. I’m so thankful…
Read MoreA Secret Garden Inspired Planty Party
My middle daughter turned 13 this past week and we celebrated with a Secret Garden inspired Planty Party. My girl is slightly obsessed with succulents…growing them, drawing them, and enjoying them. Every time we go to a garden store, we have to stroll slowly down the succulent aisle to see what’s new. We don’t do parties every year for…
Read More15 Marriage Lessons From 49 Years of Love
Today would have marked the 49th Anniversary of my parent’s wedding. Even though my dad only lived to celebrate their 36th, my mom’s love for him has endured and left a legacy for me and my family to learn from. Our families are under attack in the current culture. Modern marriages rarely last. While my…
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