My daughter and I just got back from a whirlwind 4-day trip to New York City. And I’m so glad to be home. Nothing like being in a bustling “city that never sleeps” to inspire appreciation for…
I have a gift for you for Mother’s Day! But first, a little history lesson. Mother’s Day was not created by the greeting card companies, but by a revolutionary warrior for peace. Julia Ward Howe — abolitionist,…
Do you ever feel gypped on Mother’s Day as a homeschooling Mom? Like we should get extra, double bonus treatment on this holiday, thanking us for all the incredible work that we do. I found an old…
My mother-in-law passed away 13 years ago. We planted this tree in her honor. We called her by her Yiddish name, Lakey. Bubbie Lakey. (Bubbie means grandmother.) Lakey died in June and we planted this weeping cherry…
My yoga teacher read this poem by Rumi at the beginning of class yesterday. And it was a beautiful moment for me, inviting me to be more open, accepting and welcoming of whatever comes my way. And…
We are welcoming spring here in northeastern Ohio. And springtime is muddy just like homeschooling is messy! Just this week, I’ve seen so many signs of spring: white snowdrops next to piles of unmelted icy snow patches…
I have a refrigerator magnet with this quote. It is such a good reminder that no matter what is going on around me, I can still have inner peace. Be calm in your heart. As homeschooling Moms,…
As Mamas, our sleep is often compromised. For years. And I am here to tell you that it takes its toll, in case you don’t already know. I mean really. We need our healthy sleep. Back when…
I’ve never done well with New Year’s resolutions. Not only do I usually abandon them, incomplete and unfulfilled, they also tend to contribute to my tendency to feel overwhelmed and under productive. Feeling bad about yourself is…
Here at our house, we honor dinnertime as a special family gathering. While I hold this value in my heart, I’ve not always felt inspired or organized with what to make for the meal! This post contains…
