Author Archives: Kerri

About Kerri

Ahh…see that smile on my face? That’s a genuine smile. I love my family. I love the 4th of July. I love the beach. I love ice-cream. And the day this picture was taken, I was getting the combination of it all. Ahhh…that’s a real smile!

A Laundry Day Game

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Kerri

A Clean Clothes Relay helps get kids involved in the ever-consuming tasks of laundry day. Continue reading →

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Keeping House, Not Just Housekeeping

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Kerri

A list of quick thoughts to help you keep a better house Continue reading →

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The Christmas Ham…and then some

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Kerri

Delicious Recipes that use leftover ham Continue reading →

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My Winter Organization Tip

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Kerri

Go from This: To This: With a Shoe Organizer.  It holds all our hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves. Everything is easy to reach.  Easy to put back.  It’s plastic so wipes clean from melted snow.  And when winter’s gone, just … Continue reading →

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Keepin ‘Em Busy

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Kerri

Lines…car rides…more lines…errands…grocery stores…doctors visits…waiting rooms… It’s the season of Giving and also can be the season of running around being busy.  This can be fun, but also really taxing on the little ones. Too often I’m standing in the … Continue reading →

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Dear Santa,

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Kerri

I am sure mine is not the only household at the moment to be occupied by little elves who are frantically deciding what to put on their lists to Santa. These letters will be sent up the chimney in due … Continue reading →

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Blessings Overflowing

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Kerri

Looking for another way to count your many blessings this Thanksgiving?  Gather the family.  Even the young kids love sharing what they’re thankful for with this activity. You will need an empty cup a bowl of water a spoon or … Continue reading →

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‘Thankful For You’ Notes

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Kerri

Stresses in our lives come regardless of our circumstances. We must deal with them the best we can. But we should not let them get in the way of what is most important— And what is most important almost always … Continue reading →

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A Lesson in Honesty

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Kerri

You and I are trying to raise good kids.  Not just good kids…GREAT kids.  EXCEPTIONAL kids.  Kids that stand out from the crowd for being honest, trustworthy, and the kind of kids that do the right thing just because it’s the … Continue reading →

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TV-Free Activities for Kids

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Kerri

I have two boys.  Wonderful and sweet as they may be, they both love to be active and Go-Go-Go!  The addition of the baby girl didn’t slow things down at all.  Now that she’s walking, I feel like a Three-Ring … Continue reading →

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