I love summer and the break from "normal" life.  I have been stockpiling plans and ideas, from Pinterest of course, that I'd l...

My response to death has been forever changed.  It isn't that I haven't done appropriate things in the past, but now I know more.......

My oldest daughter, Emily, has endured a week that no young wife ever wants to consider.  The loss of her husband, Chase on March ...

Suzie is one of the BEST cooks in the world!  Her recipes are always simple and delicious.  These are magnificent!  The recipe is ...

Amy A. is the WINNER of the wonderful pencil sharpener giveaway.  Congratulations Amy!!

Do you ever use a pencil?  If so, have I got a treat for you! I teach first grade and we go through a LOT of pencils.  My little ones can sh...

It seems that I only blog in spurts.  I'm going to change that and blog at least weekly. :)  Well, at least that's the plan. I spe...

I tend to go overboard when I find something I love to do.  My current passion is folding books. Luckily for me it has proved to be a hobby ...

The Wordful Wednesday challenge from Chocolate on My Cranium was: What fictional character do you identify with the most? My thoughts imme...

My friend, Scott, has recently been diagnosed with the need to eliminate wheat products from his diet.  I am feeling all kinds of sorry for ...

My very favorite time of year is rapidly approaching.  I love the fall, and especially seasonal changes from mid-October through the end of ...

For the second year in a row Montse, at http://chocolateonmycranium.blogspot.com/ is hosting a wonderful celebration of family based on ...

I like to craft, and every now and then I see something that I must do! When I saw this idea it was done with paint. However, this is supe...

I teach first grade and there is something to smile about everyday.  Today's charming funny is this: We were making Mother's Day c...