Life 20 for 2020 Ronda Bowen, January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 I’m part of a group on Facebook that embraces setting 20 goals for 2020. I decided, in my bullet journal, that I, too, would set 20 goals for 2020. Here’s a rundown of my 20 with reasons for choosing each one. 1. Hike 20 Trails So this one’s fun. I’ve… Continue Reading
Life These Long Nights Ronda Bowen, January 20, 2020January 17, 2020 I wrote the below post 2 1/2 years ago and never posted it. All three of my younger children suffer from sleep difficulties, and it’s now been 6 years since either my husband or I have had a solid night of sleep. We recently got bunk beds, so we’re hoping… Continue Reading
Uncategorized 10 Super Easy Cocktails You Can Make Right Now (Guest Post) Ronda Bowen, January 18, 2020January 17, 2020 Today’s post comes from Heidi Jones. My personal favorite cocktail is a tie between The Last Word, a Martini and a Manhattan. Here are some simple cocktails you can make for your next get-together. Learning how to make a variety of cocktails is one of the best ways to prove… Continue Reading
Life Words of the Year: Focus, Prioritize, Finish Ronda Bowen, January 17, 2020January 30, 2020 It’s 2020. I don’t know about you, but I’m kinda struggling with the fact that I’m not quite where I want to be in terms of my life goals and just, well anything. I have a lot of irons in the fire, I have a lot that I’ve started. I… Continue Reading
Causes & Community How to Find Opportunities for Kids to Get Involved Ronda Bowen, January 1, 2020December 11, 2021 I’m a Girl Scouts troop leader, so one of the challenges I have, given that my troop is made up of kids in K-5th grade, is finding opportunities for them to perform community service that aren’t restrictive. I also want to find more opportunities beyond food drives and gathering donations… Continue Reading
House & Home Child-Friendly Kitchen Appliances and Items Ronda Bowen, December 5, 2019January 17, 2020 Today, we have a guest post from Mark at Mr. Cabinet Care. One of the best parts of the house is the kitchen because it is where the family can bond, learn new skills, and share the gift of having tasty food that everyone can enjoy. Upon reaching a certain… Continue Reading
Education & Homeschooling Review: Djeco Bugs Ronda Bowen, December 2, 2019December 13, 2021 My 5 year old loves to color. She goes through coloring books so frequently that we’ve taken to purchasing them at the Dollar Tree so we can keep up with the demand. When I was offered the opportunity to review Djeco Bugs, a scratch-off art kit carried by Timberdoodle, I knew that it… Continue Reading
Education & Homeschooling Review: Timberdoodle’s Batik Painting Kit Ronda Bowen, November 25, 2019December 13, 2021 I’ve long-admired batik fabrics for their vivid colors and beautiful designs. Mr. 3 loves to paint. So when there was an opportunity to review the new batik painting kit from Timberdoodle, I was happy to sign up. About The Kit There are five options for the kit – Turtle, Seahorse, Fish,… Continue Reading
Motivation and Productivity Motivation Monday: How to Prioritize When Everything is a Priority Ronda Bowen, October 28, 2019December 14, 2021 We’ve all struggled with days where it seems like everything on our lists is a top priority – I know I have, but how do you get started? Where do you start with your action items? Here are some suggestions for things you can do when everything feels like it’s… Continue Reading
Books & Reading Q & A with Cecilia Aragon Writers in the Secret Garden: Fanfiction, Youth and New Forms of Mentoring Ronda Bowen, October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 Where did you grow up/live now?I was a shy, nerdy girl who was too smart — and, as the daughter of immigrants from Chile and the Philippines, a complete oddity in the Indiana town where I grew up. So I left early and headed for college in California. Then I… Continue Reading