New Ways to Celebrate the New Year
Last year, my family decided to try out various New Year traditions from around the world. Some were…
Friday Favorites by Mandy
The last time I wrote a Friday Favorites post, I had not been in a restaurant for a…
Homeschooling Worked for Us, but I’m Calling It Quits
Never in my life did I envision homeschooling my children. Nope, no way, never gonna happen. But then…
My Love for the Library
If you’ve ever listened to Jen Hatmaker’s podcast (and if you haven’t, you should!), you’ve noticed she ends…
Friday Favorites by Mandy
What are my favorite things? As I pondered this, I realized a recurring theme: escaping reality. Sounds about…
Recommended Reading :: Books for Black History Month and Beyond
by Amelia Mansfield and Mandy Stockton If you’re anything like us, you’re always thinking of ways to build…
What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?
Eleven years ago, my husband and I did the fancy meal to ring in the new year. We…
Is It Time to Rethink Thanksgiving?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Let me be clear: I’m not suggesting we do away with Thanksgiving. In fact, I think we should…
Twin Talk: Surviving the Early Years
I have identical twins who are 6. They are best friends, they are smart and silly, and they…