family life

Tuesday's tips: Impatience comes with a price

Foolishly, I used to think of myself as a patient person, but over the last few years, my opinion has greatly changed. Of course, circumstances matter in that assessment. I can contain my frustration and maintain a level head through an afternoon of sisterly bickering or tired, whiny and needy children. Most of the time … Continue Reading →

Tuesday's tips: Clean enough is better than nothing

No matter how good my intentions are, by the end of the week, my house always looks like we hosted a sumo wrestling match in the middle of the family room. A plethora of spectator paraphernalia clutters the hallways — scraps of paper, empty food containers, even discarded clothing. It’s a mess. So you can … Continue Reading →