I do not know where I stand regarding my kids and technology. It’s a constant battle in my head. On the one hand, I realize that technology is now a thing. The thing. I understand that it’s not going anywhere and the kids need to know how to use it efficiently and responsibly. And I […]
Archives for August 2017
Remember That Time At Costco?
We got back from our trip to Richmond on Sunday night. After being gone for six days, there wasn’t much food in the house. Yesterday (Monday) I had plans to get caught up on laundry, clean some stuff up and get to the grocery store, but as so often happens, things did not run completely […]
Because My Kids Are Already At Risk
I made the decision to stop drinking about six weeks ago. I did this for a number of reasons. One is that I have a hard time drinking in moderation. I either drink no alcohol, or I drink all the alcohol. Another reason is that while my body has never really tolerated alcohol very well, […]
Next Stop, Richmond, Virginia
Number 3 and 4 first joined the swim team six years ago. They swam on the town team which only swims in the summer and practices in the lake at the town beach. It’s a rinky dink little team, but it was the perfect introduction to swim team for them. They both loved it. Of […]
I’m Changing the Way I Approach Meals (And Saving Money In The Process)
Cutting down on the grocery bill is always a goal of mine. With a few significant extra expenses in the last few weeks (some expected and some unexpected) combined with my husband losing his job a couple months ago, cutting back everywhere I can is higher on the list of priorities than ever. We have […]
Don’t Complain. Especially If You Are A Part Of The 80%.
I recently saw a Facebook post written by a teacher where she described two different interactions with parents regarding school supplies. It’s a post from last year, but now that it’s that time of year again, the post is resurfacing. In a nutshell, one parent was complaining about how much money she had to spend […]