The Importance of Chores

Every so often I go on a parenting rant. Today is one of those days. I need to rant about the importance of chores. I think assigning kids c...

Should You Check Your Home for Radon?

January was Radon Action Month. As we finish up January and head into February, let's take a moment to raise awareness of this problem. ...

Kiss Your Babies

My oldest son, age 1.5. He left for college this week! Sorry for the delay in posts. Don't worry, I will have new ones up again soon. I ...

Test Those Smoke Detectors Frequently

Last week, my husband almost burned down our house while cooking dinner. The good news is that he didn't actually burn down the house. I...

Adventures in Gardening: Hügelkultur Experiments

Periodically, I write about gardening on this blog. I'm sure some readers scratch their heads and wonder why, given that I generally foc...

Emergency Phone Numbers to Keep Handy

If an emergency or health crisis hits, it's vital to have a list of important phone numbers handy to help you through the crisis. It...