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Gift Guide – Simple Rules

by Kay | Dec 21, 2017 | ... on life

“What are you getting the boys?” a friend of mine asked. We bumped into each other at the pharmacy. My fingers are still crossed, hoping we’re done with the flu! “That’s the question of the hour,” I shake my head. “Funny thing,” I started in, “I was in...

The Overwhelming Nature of the Season

by Kay | Dec 18, 2017 | ... on life

I have a tiny vendetta against pressure/stress/circumstance-laden Overwhelmed. I’m tired of things stealing from me, from us – the kids and my friends and people in general. There are so many examples. Huge things like the legitimate uproar over kids and smart phones....

The Often Dismissed Importance of Self-Standards

by Kay | Oct 7, 2017 | ... on life, Uncategorized

This morning as I parked in front of the house upon returning from a Top-Pot donut run (funny thing about having kids, donuts re-entered my life – I know that’s not the case for everyone, but they’re just so yummy and life’s short and I have...

Freshman (college) to Freshman (high school) Advice

by Kay | Aug 11, 2017 | ... on life

The college domino affect started a few years ago in our house. With five kids, we knew it loomed on the horizon since the days when they were little tykes, convinced that swimming in a plastic pool in the front yard was as close to paradise as one could get. Now...

Change – Managing More than Nickels & Dimes

by Kay | Aug 4, 2017 | ... on life, Contentment, Purposeful Parenting

Sure death and taxes are inevitable, but so is change. I don’t about you, but we’ve got a lot going on in this house. New schools (new college, new high school, middle school), new teachers for everyone, Driver’s Ed, teams, hair styles, puberty (‘nuff said!) …...

Eggs vs Goldfish

by Kay | Feb 18, 2017 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting, Uncategorized

“Why do eggs make you so full so fast?” asked the kid sitting next to me. He needed to be sharp for the day ahead so I added some eggs to his waffle breakfast. Reaching for all my scientific expertise I answer with the usual, “I don’t...