Springtime in Arizona is beautiful…and short! So, we are spending every free moment outside, enjoying the nice weather while it lasts. It will be too hot for park days soon enough… . We played on the swings… . Hannah could swing all day. . Even the grown-ups had fun! . Hannah & Ryann – Best Friends .
On Loan
My mom used to listen to Rush Limbaugh quite regularly when I was growing up. And, my sister and I were often a captive audience, as we rode in the car, or cleaned house while his program was on. He used to start out his segments (and, I don’t know, maybe he still does) by describing himself as having “talent …
Sing A (Great) Song
The other day, I was reading Voddie Baucham’s monthly newsletter. Not that he needs my help in advertising, but if you do not subscribe yet…Why not? You really should. Like his books and sermons, each newsletter is full of all sorts of practical, biblical advice and encouragement for families. .  But, I’m getting off track. Back to why I started talking about …
Think Pink
 These are pictures of Hannah’s room before we started the make-over. Still very much a “baby” room. The armoire in the left picture is her…changing table. (The top doors open up, and a shelf pulls out to change baby.) The bottom doors open to reveal 5 drawers…and while they fit her newborn and toddler wardrobe quite well, her “big kid” clothes …
Lentils & Brown Rice
Creating, maintaining, and rotating a well-stocked pantry (and freezer) can be a great way to create meals for your family that are both healthy and frugal, even, and maybe especially, when time is at a premium. Words like instant, fast, and convenience can be quite appealing when we are short on time or inspiration. But, in general, whatever I think …