My fridge used to be lost under layers of reminders and art and pictures and who knows what else. Sandra Felton’s book, The Messies Manual, preaches having a clear fridge. I was apprehensive at first about letting go of displaying the children’s artwork there, but I decided to try it. She was right! It makes … Continue reading Functional Fridge Magnets
Real Life Spartan Race Feat
I spent a lot of time and energy training for the Spartan Race. Running, running, and more boring running to build endurance. Lifting weights. Lots of burpees. On race day I wasn’t fast, but I finished! It was great fun. It was all just for fun. I didn’t know I would need those skills for … Continue reading Real Life Spartan Race Feat
Who Understands Stay at Home Moms? Pastors Do.
When I was a stay at home mom of preschoolers (I had 4 under 5 at one point) I felt a twinge of jealousy when my pastor-husband would go off to work. I would grumble inside wishing I could go sit in a quiet office and accomplish things off a to-do list. But the more … Continue reading Who Understands Stay at Home Moms? Pastors Do.
Better Together Though Miles Apart
I first met Holly when I was a 20 year old newlywed who had just moved to town. She was also relatively new to town and we landed in the same small church. I remember the moment clearly when I knew Holly was a “kindred spirit” as Anne of Green Gables puts it. I was … Continue reading Better Together Though Miles Apart
Organization for School Papers for Four Kids
Now that all four of my children are in school, I needed a system for organizing all their papers that I need to keep or fill out. But in an effort to keep my kitchen counters clear, I did not want any organizational system that would rest on a flat surface. So I designed this … Continue reading Organization for School Papers for Four Kids
Rachel Schmoyer 