Author Archives: Franci

Our Winter Traditions: Affordable but Sweet

Post updated 03/09/21

snow covered ground with a green bush on the right and "Our Winter Traditions" written over the picture

December is upon us and the race to the 25th is real. So many things to do, parties to attend, and gifts to purchase. In the middle of all that hustle, we hope to find sweet moments with our family and friends. I’ve found that keeping things simple helps me enjoy the season. I don’t overbook our schedule. I’m reasonable about what can actually do. I try my best to stay in budget and not compare to what others are purchasing.

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12-03-2018 | 10

We Love Leaf Piles and 12 Things I Wanted to Share

Two boys playing in the fall leaves

Tennessee has so many trees. It’s been such a treat to watch the leaves fall as the wind gusts or during the calm of the afternoon. I hope you have a chance to watch the leaves fall this autumn.

I love to share things that have improved my life, items that are beautiful, or experiences that have made me laugh. Here are some things that I have been wanting to share with you:

  1. Since I now live in Nashville, on one Friday as part of our field trip, Dean and I went to Draper James. We got the cutest little glass of sweet tea at the door.
  2. One evening the boys and I watched 100 Years of Brown Bag Lunches. They film kids being introduced to odd foods they have never tried before. There are lots of different episodes too, such as 100 years of Party Food and 100 Years of Candy. We all thought they were interesting and funny to watch.
  3. I started using the Marco Polo app recently to connect with friends and family. It is a free video walkie-talkie app. SO. MUCH. FUN.
  4. I met some gals here in Nashville that create a great podcast for moms. Check it out! I especially liked the episode about navigating your child’s dreams – episode 52. (more…)
11-16-2018 | 2

A Quick Way to Connect with Your Kids Each Morning

Father and son holding hands walking to school
Brent and Grant walking to school in Oklahoma City a few years ago.

I’m always looking for ways I can connect with my kids, especially the older one who is at school most of the day. A few years ago we started this little routine and it has been very meaningful to all of us.

As we’re driving our kids to school or walking them into the school we ask them a question that requires a response. To keep it easy and so we can remember, the questions are tied to days of the week. If you do this you could make up whatever questions you want. The point is to have a little connection and hear something positive from your child as you leave them at school.

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10-26-2018 | 4

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