Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

As if being stuck in your house isn't a big enough deal already, there is another scourge sneaking up on us. It's called "The Quarantine Fifteen". It's kind of like "The Freshman Fifteen" except harde...

If you haven't stocked up on toilet paper, chances are that someone in your neighborhood has. Isn't it interesting that TP was the first thing people thought to buy in bulk? The Coronavirus isn't know...

Moms are facing some high stress situations with all these shut-downs, social distancing and quarantine issues. Whether you're facing childcare problems, loss of income or homeschool frustrations, mot...

This is the fourth blog I've written on using up overly ripe bananas. You'd think by now I would have figured out a way to buy only the bananas I will eat before they're too ripe. But, I haven't. So, ...

There are so many things that separate us today (race, politics and religion come to mind) and it seems like people are listening to each other less and reacting with anger and hatred faster than ever...

I describe my granddaughter as "nine going on forty-five". She's one of those wise old souls who still possesses the spunk of a young girl. I learn a lot from her. She came over for a sleepover the ot...

Admittedly, I am behind the times. Like, wayyyy behind. But, have you heard about the Facebook group(s) "Buy Nothing"? To join one, you simply get on Facebook and type "Buy Nothing groups near me" in ...

I love reading historical fiction books, and the scenes that describe the characters sitting around a fireplace in the evenings quietly sewing and visiting always sound so cozy. It makes me want to go...

Sometimes, I think that the Pinterest cooks are just messing with us. They post beautiful pictures of mouthwatering food and then I repeat their recipe, only mine ends up looking and tasting like some...

We've all been a part of small groups, either at school, work or church. And, every small group I've ever belonged to has had that one member who tends to dominate the conversation. Recently, I met a ...