Month: September 2026

Holiday Break Boredom Busters: It’s Okay for Kids to Be Bored

September 21, 2026

I remember when Charlie and Suzanne were little and they would be out of school for the holidays. More times than not, I would hear, “I’m bored,” or “There’s nothing to do.” Or I’d hear, “Can we go here, here and here?” Back when Suzanne was little, I didn’t have a car. Even when Charlie […]

Sunday Down-Home Cooking: A Family Football Feast, a Beer-Lover’s Charcuterie Board & a Christmas Beard Wish List

September 20, 2026

It’s Sunday here and David is working. Gerald is camped out on the couch. Good only knows what Charlie is doing. I’m camped out in my office working this morning. I’m going to get off in a few minutes to watch TV. I have no, clue if #football is on today or not but that […]

Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia: A Christmas Book, Recipes & Family Activities

September 20, 2026

Well Buttercup here it is Sunday and I’ve decided to share one of Charlie and Suzzane’s favorite children’s books with you. Even though I stress it more and more and more, I really do believe in celebrating one holiday at a time. But right now, we’re preparing for Christmas, and what better way to prepare […]