Several years ago when the house needed to be repainted Teacher and I decided it was time to change the grey/burgundy/cream color scheme. The house was built in 1922 and we both love 1920s Craftsman style so Teacher suggested I search online to see what colors 1920s bungalows were painted.…
As our children and grandchildren get older I think more and more about what kind of world will be left for them when my generation is gone. This infographic by guest author Philip LaRosa provides some tips for conserving energy in the home, which is good for the budget and…
With just three days left in my week off there was still a lot to do, but Teacher had promised we’d get it done so I wasn’t worried. At least, not much. What can I say, I’m a worrier. I figure that when you find a strength you’ve just got…
Two things I like about the Walmart Beauty Box are: 1. They’re always only $5 and they only come out four times a year, so it’s economical, and 2. It’s a subscription so I never know exactly when it’s coming. Surprise packages are the BEST! I thought this box…
My biggest fear about tearing up all the flooring was that the kitchen and dining room wouldn’t be put back together again until the last minute and I’d spend Sunday night running around like crazy to get things ready for the children to arrive Monday morning. But Thursday morning I…
It’s tough to communicate with tech-zombie children who are constantly plastered to a screen. In fact, one study reports that children are so engrossed in technology that, 50% of the time, they completely ignore their parents when they come home from work, according to Psychology Today. The good news? Technology…
Yes, we were crazy and decided to rip up the dining room too. Luckily it’s just a big rectangle, without the ins and outs of the kitchen, so it went fairly quickly. iMatt got into the action again, carrying boards outside. Z-Man couldn’t stand the smell of the…
To me, summer isnt summer until we’ve been to the pool. That’s probably one of the reasons I love taking the kids to swimming lessons so much. It was extra-fun this year because the boys and grandkids all had lessons at the same time so they could play together in…
Tuesday was a busy day: swimming lessons in the morning, a dentist appointment for me in the afternoon, and the neighborhood’s annual block party at night. Even though Teacher and I were busy, Jo-Bear found time to work on the stairs. This is the ugly tile we inherited when we…
I almost didn’t get the Target Beauty Box for September, but Princess accidentally made me get it. And I’m really glad she did! I was planning to skip September because I have SO MANY samples to use up, but Princess asked if I’d order the Boxes this month. Since I…
