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I've been offline for a few weeks due to sickness and some Internet problems, but I'm back now! Honestly, one of the things I am finding out as a first-time mom is that sometimes it's enough just to be able to keep my child from hurting herself throughout the day!  Hannah is definitely in the… Continue reading Play

Thanks to my cousin, Laura, at 10 million miles, I always find myself looking for ways to use her tips on Teachable Tuesdays to bring the world to life for my young daughter.  No matter what I am doing on Tuesdays, I find myself reflecting about ways to use that moment to teach my child. … Continue reading Training Your Child

I read this poem in one of my books on children's poetry, A Book of Verses Compiled for Children compiled by Edward Verrail Lucas, and thought that it greatly depicted Hannah's first adventure to the park.  "Nurse's Song" By:  William Blake When the voices of children are heard on the green, And laughing is heard… Continue reading Child’s Play

I have to admit that one of my biggest struggles right now is learning to live on a budget.  Sure, I've got the bill-paying part down, but it's the grocery shopping that just seems to take on a life of its own!  I have been shopping with my sister, Beth, who is the ultimate coupon… Continue reading Meal Deals

Isn't it interesting how God can (and will!) teach you a lesson when you are trying to teach your child a lesson?  Well, I have to admit that I was seriously convicted as I did devotions with Hannah one morning this week.  I haven't been able to get it out of my head, so, as… Continue reading Thankful for the Manna

No matter what your political preference, yesterday was an important day in American history.  For the first time, our nation will be run by an African-American president; and, unless you've been living under a rock, you have to see that things are about to change - whether for bad or for good is yet to… Continue reading The Gospel Changes Everything

I was reading the daily post on http://www.moneysavingmom.com and was challenged about my daily routine with Hannah.  While I am a fairly organized person, I have to admit that Hannah and I have NOT been following a routine very well since Christmas.  What with the sickness we had in our family and the usual overwhelming… Continue reading Managing Your Home on Schedule

Hannah is now nine months old, and she is turning into the sweetest little girl!  She amazes me every day with her "genius" (okay - I may be a little biased).  She can quickly crawl around the house, and she is often gone quicker than I can blink an eye!  She is amazing at pulling… Continue reading A Fulfilling Career

Okay, I admit that I am not starting the year off right.  I have already procrastinated just by putting off this blog for awhile.  It was just so hard to get motivated after everyone in our house has been sick - in addition to the usual recovery from the holiday season!  But now I am… Continue reading Celebrate 2008 But Welcome 2009!

As I sat at lunch today with some of my girlfriends, I was reminded once again how valuable friendships truly are.  These women have been my friends since I was a little girl, and we manage to get together for lunch at least once a month.  Despite our different lifestyles and our busy agendas, we find… Continue reading Make New Friends – But Keep the Old