Retreat Day

Ok, I’m off to the second day of my Women’s Retreat at chuch, but I wanted to share some cute ramblings from my son over at our family blog, The Cone Home. Don’t forget about Old Navy’s Basic Tees and Socks on sale this morning, Lowe’s...

Grandpa Jerry honked

My dad comes from an era unlike any we know today. He grew up during the Great Depression, fought in WWII and worked extremely hard for everything he has. He even uses a handkerchief still! So imagine our amusement when he blew his nose this morning, louder than...

Office Max: Teacher Appreciation Day & Penny Notebooks

Don’t forget that today, August, 9th, is TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY at Office Max. Teachers will receive a FREE reusable tote, as well as 15% off ANYTHING they can fit inside! Also, today starts a new week of sales, including: -Spiral 1 Subject Notebooks –...

Raising Your Children with No Regrets

I am involved with an incredible ministry called Intentional Moms. This month, the founder, Catherine Hickem, wrote a very poignant newsletter article that I wanted to share with you all before many of us get ready to send kids back to school. Really, whether you have...

Capturing Beauty

I spent the morning searching for butterflies with my kids. Yesterday at the pool, Kariss diligently sought after a butterfly and was patient and persistent enough to get it to land on both her hand and her foot multiple times. For our squirmy, easily-freaked out...