The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the national unemployment rate was 9.4 % in July. The most recent update will be announced this week on the morning of September 4th. For many families, though, they don't need to hear national statistics to know this year has been hard, even ...
Read More > about Waiting to Work? ~ Pt. 1
What does going back to school have to do with marriage? A lot. The Back to School season can actually put a lot of stress on the two people who sign on the lines on the emergency contact cards or the "intent to home school" cards. It also poses unique stress for single parents who go it alone ...
Read More > about School Stress on Marriage
If you've started some format of school already that involves another adult other than yourself, you have probably already decided if you "like or don't like" the teacher. You may've identified who's going to be the challenge and who's going to take more work to encourage, communicate with, or even ...
Read More > about Praying for the Teacher
When do I have time to plan meals and sift through new recipes? While sitting in the school pick up line, of course. :) Here's a favorite recipe that works GREAT as a leftover for a school lunch. When I send my kids off on their own (or my husband, for that matter), I think the food I send can do ...
Read More > about Tasty Tuesday ~ Chicken Pockets
The air was so clean my nose wondered what it was, and the scenery so pristine my eyes and heart were full. We hiked around Jenny Lake to the Hidden Falls, following our fearless leader (hubby Jeff). We paused for pictures and to watch rock climbers navigate cliffs with ropes. High above, we saw ...
Read More > about The Map is There for US!
