Category Archives: Spring
LEAP Day – Embrace it
Several times during the school year, the teachers have an “in service” teaching day, and all of the kids are off from school. Not to panic…sometimes I plan a big ‘house cleaning’ day, because it usually means that I don’t … Continue reading
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The Best Mother’s Day – ever (2011)
Mother’s Day usually is a lot of work for me. But not this year. Homemade gifts, cards and action made for my perfect Mother’s Day. Continue reading
Italian Stuffed Mini Eggplants
Taken from a zucchini recipe, I like to think about sailing in these little ‘boats’ while enjoying a spring lunch or appetizer. Continue reading
Italian Asparagus Rice Salad
From Women’s Day Vol. IV # 5 1994. We’ve been making this spring/summer recipe for 17 years. Continue reading
Our author
Keeping Mom up late one night, Holly posed these questions to me. See if you can answer them. Continue reading
Correspondence for Soccer Coaches
An example of my pre-season email correspondence to the parents of my players. It outlines my philosophy, goals and expectations for the season. Continue reading
Volunteering to Coach Soccer
Over the last few weeks, I have gotten a few calls (actually, Facebook posts) from folks who have stepped up and volunteered to coach soccer. I commend you! I thank you! You are doing a fabulous thing for your child and all of the players on your team!
Now what?
Spring break in Sammamish
When it seems like every other neighbor is in Hawaii this spring break, we’re enjoying the quiet week, non-crowded roads, coffee lines and some of our favorite indoor activities.
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