I am way, WAY late for this, but I had so much fun blogging this year that I didn't want to miss the opportunity to do a year- in- revie...

My kids are always up to something- which of course, is wonderful and horrible ( for housekeeping) all at the same time.  :)  Here is a glim...

Our poor backyard did not fare well in the drought here in Texas last summer. Most of the time these days,  it is a dust bowl with tiny bi...

I'll admit- cooking with little ones seriously tries my patience.  The combination of too much going on all at once in my kitchen, cou...

1.  Pretend to be "busy bees."  Buzz and fly around the room while you clean. 2.  Time Yourselves.  Keep track of the amount of...

I spend an awful lot of time on this blog writing about things I do in my home with my family. It occurred to me the other day that some pe...

A friend once asked me which art supplies I considered the basics for a well-stocked kids closet.  I'm afraid I've taken my sweet ti...