12 ways to foster care-to-keep values in children
Taking good care of things is a lifestyle. For those of us who are committed to that lifestyle, passing its values onto our children is important. We want them to …
Inspiration
Wearing an apron
If you drop by my house and I’m not writing, I’m probably wearing an apron. I’ll also be wearing one if you spot me outside tending or watering the flowers. …
Keeper: My favorite cloth napkins
My favorite cloth napkins are over 20 years old. They don’t look it, do they? They weren’t always napkins — they played another role in our household for the better …
Spring Cleaning — Why, when, and how to spring clean your home
I love to spring clean! I love the fresh feeling of a room that’s sparkling and spruced from top to bottom. Some people never spring clean, and others would like …
Role models for a caring lifestyle
People are often asked, “Who is your role model?” Answers run the gamut from a famous athlete, actor, or politician to a teacher, community leader, or family member. I don’t …
Keeper — Handmade coffee mug
This is the mug I’ve been drinking my morning coffee out of for more than 12 years now. I bought it impulsively when Karen Mary and I were browsing in …
Resolutions for a more sustainable lifestyle
Time for resolutions. Yay! I love fresh starts. (I might just be the queen of starting over!) Each year after the holidays I think about improvements I’d like to make …
Taking care quotes
I love a good inspirational quote. Not directives that seem to lecture, but thoughts that make me smile or enthuse me to work well, love well, and live well. Besides, …
Regifting — Time to re-evaluate?
What do you think about regifting? Have you ever regifted something? How did you feel about it? Sneaky or thoughtful? Cheap or resourceful? The Thursday before Christmas is National Regifting …