I’m calling this round of questions, “Kirsten’s Questions”, because all of these questions come from my friend, Kirsten Hope. Kirsten and I met when our daughters were in the same kindergarten class, several years ago. Kirsten and I both launched WordPress websites this year and have collaborated on our WordPress babies sites for the last… Continue reading Readers’ Questions
Category: lifestyle
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Field Trip Fun in SE Portland
If you missed the field trip on Wednesday to “The Bins” as I like to call them, I’m sorry. We had a good time and the Goodwill Outlet Store in SE Portland wasn’t too busy. The best news? I came home with two new cotton sweaters – one is a practically brand new Ralph Lauren… Continue reading Field Trip Fun in SE Portland
Exercise at Home and Skip the Gym
During the month of January, gym memberships increase like crazy. Everyone has the best intentions at the start of the year with exercising and eating well. Sometimes just getting to the gym can be a barrier to working out. I say, exercise at home and skip the gym. You’ll save money, time, and resources by… Continue reading Exercise at Home and Skip the Gym
Catalog Choice: To Receive or Not To Receive
Receiving catalogs in the mail used to cost us money. Even though I wasn’t actually purchasing anything from the catalogs, just looking at the non-tattered, cord-free, cleaned-up pictures made me think about how our gently used, well loved furnishings were showing a little wear and tear. When looking at catalogs, everything is so shiny and… Continue reading Catalog Choice: To Receive or Not To Receive
Ping Pong Table: DIY Project
Our dining room table gets used a lot and not just for dining. We eat at our dining room table nightly but after the dishes get cleared, let the ping pong games begin! We turned our dining room table into a ping pong table. You can do it, too, by following these easy steps. Ping… Continue reading Ping Pong Table: DIY Project
Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior
Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior - WSJ.com This article caught my eye. It seems to have caused quite a stir. I agree with some points (piano lessons, limited screen time) and not so much with others (does it really help to call a kid fatty?). It's interesting, if you haven't read it. I would like… Continue reading Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior
Homemade Cards
Winter is a season of cards. Holiday cards, thank you cards, birthdays (at our house!), and Valentine’s Day are all occasions when you need cards. At our home, we favor the homemade card. It's simple and sweet card making! Using homemade cards will save lots of money, in comparison to purchasing new. Kids can participate… Continue reading Homemade Cards
Used Clothing: Holiday Attire
I try to buy used clothing as often as possible. You have to be patient when buying used clothing, especially if you’re trying to find particular items. We were scrambling to get to a party when I realized the kids and I, dressed in all of our gay apparel, were wearing all used clothing. (To… Continue reading Used Clothing: Holiday Attire
Re-Purposed Church : TaborSpace
Southeast Portland: Mt. Tabor Presbyterian church invites neighbors in for a cup of coffee | OregonLive.com. I'm sharing this article about our neighborhood's "newest" hangout. (Okay, I am quoted in the article...shameless self marketing, I know.) It is a church that everyone used to simply drive by. Now, it is a destination. Our community center.… Continue reading Re-Purposed Church : TaborSpace
Parenting: Children’s Allowances
Paying kids an allowance is always a hot topic among parents. To pay or not to pay? We pay allowances at our house and it actually resembles a little micro-economy! Being paid an allowance is a privilege and with that privilege comes responsibility. The ultimate goal in paying an allowance is teaching kids to be… Continue reading Parenting: Children’s Allowances
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