Category Archives: Family
Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered….Especially Bewildered
Today is the first in our weekly series of tips and ideas to help us not feel “whacked’ this holiday season. Raise your hand if you’re surprised I remember I even said we were going to do this on Wednesdays. … Continue reading
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Teaching Gratitude
I’m trying something new today. I decided to participate in 5 Minute Friday with The Gypsy Mama. No editing or self-critique. Just write for five minutes and publish. It is taking great self-restraint not to read over this and edit … Continue reading
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Snow Day in the South
We don’t get many snow days where I live, but last Friday, we had snow. Before 10 a.m. we had created a multitude of heavenly hosts (aka snow angels) and an androgynous snow person. No one could decide whether we’d … Continue reading
Why Kids Get to Name Their Pets and Not Their Siblings
I don’t know who decided this would be “Ralph’s Favorite Stories” week here at Snoodlings. I guess I did, since I write the blog. (Anyone else hear Barry Manilow right there? Just a quick verse of “I Write the Blogs … Continue reading
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To the Birthday Boy
I’m bringing a big cookie from The Great American Cookie Company to your third grade class later this morning. Tonight, I’ll send you to choir practice with a couple dozen Krispy Kreme Happy Birthday doughnuts. On Friday, I’m bringing home … Continue reading
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It’s Like a School in Your House, But Different
So, it’s not a family secret, but if you don’t mind leaning a little closer, I want to share something about myself that you may not know. You ready? Okay, here it is…….I….homeschool. Now, please don’t misunderstand, I am in … Continue reading
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Family Secrets Revealed….#3A: The One About My Mom, The Prankster (Kiwis, Worms, Quarters, and Funnels)
It’s April Fools’ Day! I thought about posting that I was pregnant, or that I’d checked myself into rehab because of all the popcorn crack, or that FlyLady had asked me to take over for her when she retired because … Continue reading
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Family Secrets Revealed….#2: The One(s) About Alice
I’m going to let you in on another family secret today. This one involves family friends we had when I was younger. I don’t really remember when my mom and Marilyn became friends, but once they did it was as … Continue reading
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Erin, Go Kiss Me, I’m Irish!
Top o’ the morning to ye! Erin Go Bragh! Kiss me, I’m Irish, and all that jazz! In other words, HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! By the way, do you know what “Erin Go Bragh” means? It does NOT mean “Kiss … Continue reading
Family Secrets Revealed…#1: The One About Dad Cussing
Why even have a blog if you can’t use it to reveal your family secrets, right? Today I’m going to tell you about the day Daddy cussed. If you haven’t met my dad you probably need a little background information. … Continue reading
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