Maybe it’s just me, but this summer went by waaay too fast. It feels like it’s only been a week since school ended in May, but here we are staring right into a brand new school year. I must’ve blinked. August is an exciting month though–between the end of summer, back to school, and the…
This July is one to remember–the United States of America is commemorating its 250th year! With such a milestone being celebrated, one has to wonder if this 4th of July warrants some extra special festivities, and I think the answer is YES! I’m not saying I’m going to go all out crazy about it, but…
If you finish school at the end of May, congratulations! We made it! If you finish school at the end of June, like I did as a kid, keep going, you’re almost there! We’re all cheering you on! If there’s one thing I’ve learned after having gone through many school years with my kids, it’s…
It’s May, aka Maycember…arguably the busiest time of the year. I mean, December is pretty busy, but May? It’s almost more than I can handle. Spring sports are in full swing, and playoffs, extra practices, and State meets are just about upon us. Not to mention all of the end-of-the-school-year projects, assignments, tests/exams, and graduations…
We’re not quite into consistently warm weather yet, but it’s definitely beginning to separate itself from the decidedly cold wintry weather we’ve become accustomed to these past few months. The green leaves and blossoms budding on the trees and plants, and the grass starting to look a little more green than brown, gives me hope…
The weather where I live can’t decide whether it wants to hang on to winter or make the switch to spring. We will go from having a day of absolutely gorgeous shorts-and-t-shirt weather, only to be hit with blustery winds and low temperatures the next. Here’s hoping April will officially usher in the much-anticipated springtime…
What a lovely month February is, and I’m so excited for it! Especially this year, because my organizational mind looks at the calendar below and I can’t help but smile at the fact that the 1st lands on a Sunday and the month finishes off perfectly on a Saturday. There are no blank calendar days!…
Phew! December’s over! That was fun, but man, it was exhausting! I’m ready for a reset (and a detox) and a return to a normal schedule. I’m ready to take on some new goals and to make some plans for the upcoming year…I have a feeling it’s going to be a good one! While the…
Thanksgiving this year was all I’d hoped it would be: a fun day spent with family, watching football, and eating waaay too much delicious food! It was a great reminder to be thankful for all of our blessings, both big and small. It is also the perfect segue into the Christmas season, where we take…
I hope you all had a hauntingly happy Halloween! Between parties, costume parades, and all the trick-or-treating fun, I am glad Halloween landed on a Friday this year and we have the weekend to recover! Though I must confess, as fun as Halloween is, my mind these past couple of weeks has been drifting towards Thanksgiving…
October is my favorite month. I echo Anne Shirley’s sentiment: “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” I love the way the weather cools off and the leaves change color. I can’t wait to pull out all my cozy sweaters and blankets. Soups with bread are my most loved dinners….
Labor Day officially marks the end of summer in my books. I do love summer for its endless sunshine, lazy schedules, and delicious food (BBQ and ice cream are on repeat at my house through the summer months), but as fun as it was, I am not sad to say goodbye to summer. I welcome…
If you begin your school year in August, we know you’re hurriedly trying to not only wrap up all the summer fun, but also get everyone ready for the beginning of school — which is no small task! Whether you are a parent or a teacher, the back-to-school season is one of the busiest times…