parenting • home management
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on April 4th, 2019 | No Comments »
Raise your hand if you feel like your housework is never done or that you wish you could hire a full-time maid? I don't know about you, but I'd be happy with one that just did the deep cleaning.
At the same time, having the whole family do their part…
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food • sweet treats
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on March 19th, 2019 | 2 Comments »
Looking for the most delicious and easy homemade sugar cookie and icing recipe? Look no further! My mother-in-law's sugar cookies, with just a touch of lemon flavoring, have you covered for fun family Easter activities this year.
Homemade Sugar Cookie and Icing Recipe
Easter dinner guests will swoon over this…
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crafts • decor & DIY
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on January 19th, 2019 | No Comments »
Love is in the air with Valentine's Day right around the corner and no time like the present to start in on a couple of cute Valentine's home decor DIY projects.
Valentine's Day Love Jars
These love jars, by Stephanie Dulgarian, are perfect for setting out on a table,…
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parenting • education
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on September 25th, 2018 | 2 Comments »
When I think of seeing fall leaves, I think of New England. Not because I've seen the fall leaves there, but because they're famous. I've been planning a trip to see them for three years in a row to no avail. Hopefully, I will get to see them someday!…
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parenting • ages and stages
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on July 3rd, 2018 | 1 Comment »
Parenting—Are your kids good losers? If not, you're not alone. In the competitive world we live in, children are taught directly and indirectly from a young age that winning is the goal. As parents, it is our responsibility to teach our kids that while winning a game may be…
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