What Do You Want to Make Today?
Some friends and I were discussing New Year’s resolutions on Facebook the other day, and after I mentioned my ridiculous list of goals I wrote at the beginning of 2012, a couple of people mentioned the concept of choosing one word that would color your choices and actions throughout the year. I really like that […]
When I decided to send the Bit to preschool, it was a difficult but really calculated decision. I knew that if I was going to continue working, if I ever wanted to make more of a name for myself or write a book ever again, I was going to need more time to work. I […]
Thanks to the fact that the Bit is home and has been sick and I’m only working during naps on non-holiday days, things have gotten pretty quiet around here. Which is how it should be this time of year, I imagine. I’m busy doing a lot of reflecting and thinking about the year to come, […]
In this house, we read a lot of books. Some of them you might not have heard of. Your kids might like them, too. Or not. In this occasional series I’ll share our current favorites, and maybe occasionally ones that we didn’t love so much. I accidentally opened a box that had some Christmas presents […]
My daughter is already home from school for winter break, and it’s freaking me out a little bit. But it was nice that I got to create some little gifts for her classmates and teacher before the rush of the holidays was fully upon us. I made two little things for the kids that your […]
I will admit to not doing a whole lot of local shopping this Christmas. When buying for the Bit, it’s not always possible to find the things I want locally, and it’s just easier to put in a big order at Amazon and get it all done (and black Friday Melissa & Doug sales were […]
I told you last week that I was taking part in an ornament swap. It happened to be for the amazing organization Arkansas Women Bloggers, and I was thrilled when I found that my package came from someone I actually know so I get to introduce you to her. But first, the goodies. What I […]