It used to be that four subjects were taboo to discuss around the dining room table — sex, politics, religion and money. Today the only topic you can’t mention is money. Conversation about money is considered impolite. Can you imagine …
The Young Messiah: A film review
As a woman and mother, I have wondered, “What was life like for Mary, the mother of Jesus?” An unwed woman – a virgin – suddenly expecting a child. A teenager told by an angel of light that she would …
The Gift of Reading
Over at Hello, Darling we sometimes have the occasion to do a review. Recently, Liz, from the Hello, Darling staff, had the opportunity to share personalized books from I See Me! with her children, Paisley (age 6) and Truett (age …
SimplyFun Game Review
Recently, I engaged in a fun social experiment with my kids, ages three and five, and a friend from kindergarten. I packed up the kids and a couple of board games and headed to a nearby kid-friendly chain restaurant to …
44 Things We’ve Said to Our Kids to Get Them to Eat
I recently read 44 Things We’ve Said to Our Kids to Get Them to Eat on the verbal sparring we undertake in order to get our little people to eat something – anything – please?!? And it’s just too good …