Renaissance life in a post-modern world
Posted in Recipes on Jun 30th, 2008
Persuading your children to eat fruits and vegetables may be easier than you think. I have found that it is all in the presentation. Children, as well as adults, enjoy beautifully arranged fare.
If I instruct my sons and daughters to serve themselves a snack, they might choose an apple out of the refrigerator. However, the likely scenario is that [...]
Posted in Cleaning and Organizing on Jun 26th, 2008
Now that summer is upon us, many find themselves either planning or in the midst of a move. As disconcerting and disruptive as this may be, moving can be an uplifting experience. The act of moving your household has obvious and hidden benefits: a change of scenery, a new home, new relationships, and a fresh [...]
Posted in Education on Jun 24th, 2008
Children enjoy painting. They love paint brushes and painting accessories. My little ones look forward to donning aprons or large t-shirts (which we have always used to protect clothes during their painting activities). They relish blending the colors and the final transfer of the paint to their paper as their imaginations run wild. Children even savor the feel of [...]
Posted in Recipes on Jun 21st, 2008
Today is the first day of summer bringing thoughts of picnics, boating, biking….days filled with sunshine. Preparations are underway for state and county fairs. Families are gathering for reunions and everyone is ready for our Independence Day celebrations on the Fourth of July.
It is a terrific time to share pie recipes. One of my family’s [...]
Posted in Family and Children on Jun 20th, 2008
Girls love to accessorize. From an early age you can see that they are hard-wired to enjoy jewelry, shoes, purses, and makeup. What little girl doesn’t enjoy playing dress-up to some degree? As they get a little older, they become more concerned with what they are wearing. Then, as they move into the double digit years, [...]
Posted in Decorating on Jun 18th, 2008
I thoroughly enjoy visiting art museums. My children have been towed along since their earliest days as I trekked through the latest exhibit. This usually occurs while my husband is attending a meeting or, possibly, participating in a recreational activity. He does not share this passion of mine but he kindly tolerates it.
The interesting point of all this [...]
Posted in Recipes on Jun 17th, 2008
Cheesecake is a rich, sumptuous dessert created from cheese (usually cream, ricotta or cottage), sugar and eggs. It is found on the menus of the best restaurants. This scrumptious treat is certain to be a favorite when served at any event, formal or informal.
It is a serious dessert with a history. Cheesecake is thought to have been served to the athletes at the [...]
Posted in Recipes on Jun 13th, 2008
Honor your husband Sunday as the father of your children. Bless him with gifts. Cook his favorite meal. Allow him to enjoy your home and children in a peaceful setting. Or, perhaps, send him off to enjoy his favorite sport.
Include in your gift-giving a promise to read Dr. Laura Schlessinger’s book The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands. In my [...]
Posted in Education on Jun 10th, 2008
Children’s education is always on my heart. We have been homeschooling our children for about 15 years now. More than ever, I realize that most mothers play a vital role in their children’s education. Many homeschool their children full-time as I do. Even more spend countless hours with their children in the evenings after they return home from [...]
Posted in Decorating on Jun 9th, 2008
I enjoy painting the interior of my home. I have frequently painted my walls in order to create a fresh, clean environment. I don’t actually decorate with paint colors. Instead, I utilize a neutral palette of colors ranging from white to taupe to create a backdrop for decorating. Yellow, in certain shades, can work as a neutral starting point as well. This [...]
