by Mary Carver | Jan 17, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life, recipes & food
Since it’s a new year (which, of course, means a new commitment to my health and all that jazz), I’ve promised myself I won’t bake cookies with Annalyn anymore. Or at least not every week. But then I saw in the church bulletin that they need...
by Mary Carver | Jan 12, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life
Like half the country, we’ve gotten quite a bit of snow this week. Today will be the third day in a row that Annalyn hasn’t had preschool in the morning. Three days in a row after two weeks off for Christmas. In case you’re counting. Actually, it...
by Mary Carver | Jan 7, 2011 | Home Life, recipes & food
photo © 2009 D. Sharon Pruitt | more info (via: Wylio) Just to be clear: That drumstick in the photo is not one that I cooked. It’s January (did you know?), so we’re back on the budget wagon. This means stern lectures and cash envelopes and a trip to a...
by Mary Carver | Jan 2, 2011 | Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life, recipes & food
While I have the misfortune of being born just one week before Christmas, Mark has it even worse. His birthday is four days after the biggest gift-giving holiday of the year, and it’s easy to overlook it. Actually, it’s not easy for me. Knowing what...
by Mary Carver | Dec 27, 2010 | Home Life
Have you ever had company over at the last minute – or maybe not the last minute – not giving you enough time to properly clean your house? Have you ever held your breath during an entire visit, mentally begging your guests not to open the guest room door...
by Mary Carver | Dec 13, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life, recipes & food
The end of the year is coming up, but the end of my 31st year is coming up even sooner. Since my birthday is on Saturday, I’m going to take a look back at the best parts of my year this week. First up? The food, of course! I thought it was interesting, as I...
