Reluctant Entertainer

Taking a Risk at Easter over at Simple Mom’s

It’s Eleanor Roosevelt who said that she tried to do something risky every day. Maybe something new or different, or even something uncomfortable. Maybe that something “new” is hosting...

Life

Mom’s Last Letter and Lost Art of Letter Writing

Last night I was inspired to write a letter. It was after I read an older book on my shelf, written back in 1971, The Hidden Art of Homemaking....

kitchen tips

How to Slice a Strawberry for Garnishing

Hello, friends! We’re back from NYC after a very exciting time at Carnegie Hall, where my daughter’s violin group played last week and won a very prestigious award (the...

Parties

Serving Water at Your Dinner Party

One thing I love about the place where my husband and I often go on dates is that they always leave a bottle of cold water on the table...

Perfectionism

How a Cluttered Home Affects Our Ability to Relax

For many people, the heavy responsibilities of home and family and earning a living absorb all their time and strength. Yet such a home–where love is–may be a light...

Gardening

How to Plant Seascape Strawberries

Strawberries … our family loves them. My husband just added to our garden 24 new plants to our existing beds, a few weeks ago. Did you know that strawberries...

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Taking a Risk at Easter over at Simple Mom’s

Mom’s Last Letter and Lost Art of Letter Writing

How to Slice a Strawberry for Garnishing

Serving Water at Your Dinner Party

How a Cluttered Home Affects Our Ability to Relax

How to Plant Seascape Strawberries

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