Category: Family

Zucchini Season is Here

Every spring when the gardener in me gets the "spring planting bug," I always overestimate how much squash I actually need to plant. I feel like I've toned it down a bit, but I want some early yellow squash and some Black Beauty zucchini. My absolute favorite squash to eat is Costata Romanesco! And spaghetti … Continue reading Zucchini Season is Here →

Homeschool Book Review: A Long Way from Chicago

My girls and I attended Teach Them Diligently (homeschool conference) this spring, and I attended some fabulous seminars! One of them was called, "Navigating the Library with Wisdom," by Whitney Newby from Brighter Day Press. I can write more about that experience later, but that got me thinking about the readers in my house and … Continue reading Homeschool Book Review: A Long Way from Chicago →

Things I’ve learned in the last 50 years

There. I said it. I keep referring to this year as "my big birthday year." It's hard to come right out with that number, though! I'd much rather say it's my "Year of Jubilee!" But there it is. I'm turning 50 next week (April 2023). What is it about the big ones that cause introspection? … Continue reading Things I’ve learned in the last 50 years →

Flexi SPORT: Perfect Summer Hair Accessory!

Is there any surprise here? The Flexi SPORT launched on September 1, 2021, and as of June 2023, I still believe the SPORT is the perfect summer accessory! The Flexi SPORT has been in research & development for years! It was first revealed to Stylists at our National Convention in 2018, and called the Flexi2. … Continue reading Flexi SPORT: Perfect Summer Hair Accessory! →