Traditions

Last year I painted my deceased grandmother as a gift for my grandmother's daughter, my mother. While I was painting, I kept thinking what a remarkable woman my grandmother was; remembering the old fashioned traditional values she imparted, by her example.  I would guess that she was… Read More »

Ok, so I have been wondering what is the normal response I can expect from my boyfriends family when he does tell them I am pregnant? He is from Durango Mexico and I know here in Colorado its not expected to get married when you get pregnant, but I would like to know in advance what his family might… Read More »

I've always loved the fall. When I was growing up in Southern California, the temperatures were usually mild all year long and the only time I could "feel" fall in the air was in November, especially after one good rain. Then the morning air had a crispness to it that really woke me… Read More »

It's that time of year again, the leaves are starting to change color, the days are getting shorter, and there is a briskness in the air. Today, I started to look for some tea bags, because I realized that soon I would be wanting that hot cuppa.  I checked and we still have some logs from… Read More »

Family rituals can inspire self-confidence and a secure foundation in your kids that can last a lifetime.

But don't get out your planner and the calendar — there's no need to get overly detailed and elaborate about creating

My oldest son is losing his teeth left and right. It's a big kid milestone and a big parenting milestone (mostly with Mom doing a lot of this: "Ohhhh, mah baaaay-beeee is growing up." Sigh. Look at baby pictures. Sigh again.) I've been saving cute "tooth fairy" ideas for… Read More »

So you're already working on keeping your kid's teeth healthy. What do you do when they start falling out? Bring on the tooth… Read More »