by Mary Carver | Oct 8, 2015 | Giving Up on Perfect, parenting
Today is Annalyn’s birthday. We’ve invited all the girls in her class (to be fair, you know) to a secret agent spy party this weekend. All the decorations came in plastic, pre-made and sold at Walmart. And the cake? It will be delicious – and made...
by Mary Carver | Dec 4, 2013 | Home Life
If you’re less than crafty, not exactly a seamstress or a recovering perfectionist (or, you know, ALL OF THE ABOVE, like me), this is the holiday project for you. If you happen to have one or two or a dozen wire hangers hanging out in various closets and your laundry...
by Mary Carver | Aug 2, 2013 | Family Life, Home Life, parenting
Lots of states have tax-free shopping for school supplies and children’s clothes this weekend. We’re taking advantage of the sales and tax break today, getting school supplies and a few clothes for Annalyn (as well school supplies to donate to our...
by Mary Carver | Jul 15, 2013 | Family Life, Home Life, parenting
So, as it turns out, working from home while pregnant and trying desperately to get your house ready for listing does not make one the Most Fun Mom in the World. How do I know this? Oh, you know, maybe by the fact that my child has asked me TEN MILLION TIMES if...
by Mary Carver | May 1, 2013 | Home Life
For the past two years, I’ve run across the BEST ideas for Teacher Appreciation Day . . . approximately two weeks AFTER Teacher Appreciation Day. Helpful, right? Well, this year I was determined to plan ahead and be That Mom (the responsible, caring,...