A few years ago we started a new tradition at Easter time: making Resurrection Rolls. We usually make them with the younger girls after dyeing boiled eggs. Last year things got so busy we didn’t make them until several days after Easter. See? No perfection required when it comes to family traditions. Resurrection Rolls…
This is one of those recipes that has stood the test of time. It’s a favorite for Saturday mornings or holidays or whenever grown children are home for a visit. My favorite part? No kneading. We usually make the dough the night before and let it rise, covered, overnight in the refrigerator. In fact, I…
Whether you’re expecting your second baby or your seventh, I’m a firm believer in a “babymoon,” a time when the world slows down and you enjoy getting to know your newborn baby. The postpartum period is complicated by shifting hormones and sleep deprivation, so a bit of planning ahead can help smooth the way. Here…
A graduation in July? Yes, homeschool graduations come in all shapes and sizes and for our seventh homeschool graduation we chose a summer date. Note to self: April is cooler. Of course there were last-minute errands and final touches on food. We arrived at the church an hour early to decorate and set everything up….
Fun and Easy Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by Charlotte Siems Green is the name of the game for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on March 17! Small holidays throughout the year are bright spots in your calendar. They’re a good excuse to have some fun, make memories and create little family traditions. …
Gift-giving occasions come around pretty often at our house, with twelve children and their families. Birthdays and holidays are a chance to show love and appreciation to the recipient, but gifts from garage sales and thrift stores are fair game. [break][/break]Quantity counts for birthdays, and the younger children especially like to give small gifts like candy. Used…