Author Archives: Franci

A Black Tie Mistake

A couple sitting in their car smiling for a selfie. Dressed in formal black tie attire.

I know we all have stories of embarrassing things that have happened to us. Sometimes, I feel like they happen more often to me. Like the time as a high school cheerleader, I did a high kick in the middle of the football field. I kicked with so much force I landed flat on the ground. Forehead slap! The truth is I know I’m not alone. Also, the good news is MOST of the time I can laugh at myself.

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8 Enjoyable Family Read-Aloud Books

A mother sitting outside on a teal bench reading a book to her two elementary aged boys who are playing around her.

Reading chapter books with my boys is one of my favorite ways to connect with them. We’ve been doing it on the weekends and in the summers since Grant was about five or six years old. I’ll read to them before rest time and Brent reads to them before bed. It’s rarely a full chapter but we read a little and discuss. It’s so fun to experience the adventures with them.

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Let’s Pretend We’re at a Tea Party

A table set for a fancy tea party. White table cloth, China plates, white cloth napkins, a tea pot, tiny sandwiches, scones and cream and sugar set.

One of my yearly goals is to host a ladies’ tea party. April is the best time to host with our dogwood tree in bloom and tulips that are just popping open. I had to cancel this year due to social distancing, so why not pretend we’re at tea together? Sit down, pour yourself some hot tea (in a cup and saucer if you’d like) and let’s chat!

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