Outside it’s a winter wonderland of frost-gilded trees and snow-blanketed yards. But while my kids are making plans for sledding after school, I’m making plans for spring break. I’m ready for some family adventures and I want to map an outline of them before that week arrives. Often we spend our break at home, with…
Archives for February 2013
Why We Need the Courage to Admit When We’re Wrong
It’s hard to admit when we’ve done something wrong and hurt another person in the process. Really hard. In fact, it’s easier to point our finger at another source than to own up to our role in the matter. Have you ever noticed this tendency in yourself? You know you’ve got to apologize because it’s…
Winter Boredom Busters For Moms
It’s cold. It’s dreary. And I’m getting that cooped up feeling, no matter how many times I leave the house to run errands. Even if you don’t live in a cold climate like I do, where winter means hurrying from car to building to car with as little flesh exposed as possible, chances are you…