While our house was gutted and inhabitable during our recent renovation, we stowed our things and moved into a small rental house for the nine-month long project. We had to be selective about what we toted. I brought about an eighth of my kitchen and closet, stuffing the rest … [Read more...] about Winter Issue of Simple Scratch Cooking to Benefit Backpack Buddies
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Cecilia Rawlins Fund – Handmade in Raleigh
The laws of science can be attributed to moms. Moms keep us grounded. Moms make the world go 'round. In 2010 a group of moms and the school social worker met to address hunger issues among our school's children. With a focus on raising students’ academic success and an … [Read more...] about Cecilia Rawlins Fund – Handmade in Raleigh
A New Generation of Jaded Future Voters
Congratulations, America! You've just jaded a new generation of pint-sized doubters and skeptics! When my sons woke up this morning they proclaimed it was a glorious day...not because of election results, for we are not feeling so glorious about that. They were raising their … [Read more...] about A New Generation of Jaded Future Voters
SHAKE UP WAKE (County)
Tuesday is ELECTION DAY. It's like a national holiday, really. I waited in line for about thirty minutes with my sons to vote early since I am volunteering at the polls on election day. I have taken my kids to vote with me in every single election. I was downright giddy waiting … [Read more...] about SHAKE UP WAKE (County)
In a Quandary? Make a game of it!
My nine-year old son Deal says that people who want to grow up to be President should play Quandary first. He thinks it teaches important skills like listening, weighing other people's opinions, changing people's minds, and finding a solution that helps the most people. Well, … [Read more...] about In a Quandary? Make a game of it!
VOTE for Education – Wordless Wednesday
She Taught My Son to Read – Wordless Wednesday
OK, I lied. This isn't really a Wordless Wednesday post, but I promise to keep it brief. Bird is thriving in sixth grade. He won the "Voracious Vocabulary" award in first grade. He is the sort of kid who walks around with a basketball in one hand and a book in the other. … [Read more...] about She Taught My Son to Read – Wordless Wednesday