I went grocery shopping today. Inspired by The Frugal Girl and my friend who twice this week asked what I was fixing for dinner (her hubby even asked), I thought I’d share my shopping adventures and a sketch of what we’ll be eating this week. I have really found that planning my meals for the weekContinue reading “Friday Food Plan”
Author Archives: Kris
What Happened to Summer?
I’m sitting here, listening to the sound of the shower as kids prepare for school tomorrow. The little ones are in bed. Racer is around somewhere. And our family has spent zero time together today. Where did summer go? Now that school has started, our “schedules” are getting into full swing. Mornings are hectic gettingContinue reading “What Happened to Summer?”
The New Mommy
Hi. I’m the New Mommy. No, I’m not A new mommy, I’m THE New Mommy. You know the one. You don’t know or remember my name, I don’t have the right school sticker on my car, my toddler is forward-facing in the car seat, I’m looking around for the bathrooms because my preschooler didn’t goContinue reading “The New Mommy”
I’m a Guest Blogger!
Take a look! My Girlie blog post made it as a “guest blogger” on a national mommy blog! I’m so excited! Check out The Mommies Network here.
Storytime
I love storytime. I’m a reader – always have been – and I especially love to hear a story told or read out loud. That’s one of the reasons that I love storytime at libraries. The children’s librarians are usually sooo good at reading the stories in an engaging way – capturing your attention withContinue reading “Storytime”
A Day in the Life
My days right now, look nothing like I thought they might when I was growing up. My days are full, yet I often feel like I don’t get much accomplished. Raising 4 kids while pregnant is hard. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids to pieces, but it’s hard work. So, in an effortContinue reading “A Day in the Life”
All Moved In
So, we’ve officially moved. Too much stuff inside a too small uHaul = a miracle. Seriously folks, it was like the opposite of the Loaves and Fish story; God minimized the stuff. We were so blessed by the support of our friends and church family that came out to help load and clean. So manyContinue reading “All Moved In”
Friendship
Recently, Blue reminded me of this funny little poem by Shel Silverstein call Friendship: I’ve discovered a way to stay friends forever — There’s really nothing to it. I simply tell you what to do And you do it! For a “bossy northerner” like me (a loving title bestowed upon my by my southern friends),Continue reading “Friendship”
Another Bundle of Surprise
Racer and I finally decided to announce that we are having another baby. Well, Racer’s been ready for a while. I’ve been the hold-up. I’m over 1/2 way through this pregnancy. I keep thinking about this baby (I won’t have a cute nickname until it’s here) and such a variety of emotions surface. Of courseContinue reading “Another Bundle of Surprise”
Weird Eaters and Lentil Soup
My kids are weird eaters. I don’t get it. They LOVE chicken nuggets and all that unhealthy kids stuff that we parents feed them when we are busy and need something quick. My youngest 3 are TOTAL bread eaters too. Rolls, biscuits, bread sticks – they want to eat that and nothing else when weContinue reading “Weird Eaters and Lentil Soup”
Rev. Kris Mares 