Spring Cleaning on Spring Break: Ten Tips
While part of me is grasping at straws to convince myself I would rather be at home in the great state of Washington than a beach on Hawaii, one thing I am honestly looking forward to is Spring Cleaning. I know the end of the...
Five Priorities for Raising Healthy Youth
Today we'll talk about the top five priorities we have as parents, and discuss how each is an opportunity to raise our children up in the way they should go.
I Started Lent Late. Again.
I grew up Catholic. I attended Catholic school from kindergarten all the way through high school. I literally held the title "religious representative" for my small school's ASB in 7th and 8th grade. I was the cross...
Fast and Easy Snack Wraps
Matthew 14:13-21 tells the well-known story of the five loaves and the two fish: "But Jesus said, "They need not go away; you give them something to eat." They said to him, "We have only five loaves here a...
DIY Resurrection Garden for Easter
Luke 24:6 - He is not here; he has risen! I hadn't heard of a Resurrection Garden until I saw one online a few years ago. I've wanted to make one since then and I'm so glad I finally did. It is such a beautiful way to focus o...
Rolex Recipe, A Delicious & Popular Ugandan Street Food
Today I am so excited to be sharing with you one of my favorite Ugandan recipes, the Rolex. I prepared this recipe as part of the Museum of Surrey Community Treasures Exhibit: Celebrating Our Ugandan Heritage. Rolex is a popu...
Celebrating Our Ugandan Heritage at the Museum of Surrey in British Columbia
This year, I did something exciting, nerve recking and fun all wrapped up in one. The process actually began in August of 2024 when I filled out an application for a Community Treasures exhibit at the Museum of Surrey. In Oct...
Mindset Matters: Raising Resilient Kids
Parenting is a journey of equipping our children with the tools they need to thrive. One of the most powerful tools we can give them is their mindset-the lens through which they view the world. Just as our own mindset shapes ...
Easy High Protein Lunch: Pizza in a Bowl + Video Tutorial
I am in the office five days a week and try to bring my lunch at least four of those days. Not only does it save money but it also means I am less likely to grab something unhealthy just out of convenience. Protein helps keep...
Keeping Siblings Occupied at Sports Events
Have you been racking your brain for ideas on how to keep a sibling occupied while at competitive sports events? Our daughter has a swim meet at least once a quarter and these events last up to five hours. That is a pretty lo...
What Am I Focusing on During Melancholy Seasons?
We've had a lot of dreary days lately. The sky has been gray and the rain has been nonstop. I was feeling depressed and needed some light, so I went outside. I have to say that there wasn't much light to be found out there. E...
