Sometimes I talk about things like faith, motherhood, suffering, and fear at Carrots. And sometimes I tackle the REALLY important questions like which Fiddler on the Roof bachelor is the dreamiest. I honestly don’t know what made me realize that this was a super important issue, but it popped into my head the other day and I realized that picking between the Motel the tailor, Perchik the … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2017
This Week’s Miscellany: Vol. 172 (Summer, Family Altar, & Good Reads)
Welcome to This Week’s Miscellany, the occasional round up of Carrots family updates, photo dumps, books I’m reading, links I loved, and big news. How is June almost over?! I feel like summer is flying by. As a homeschooling mom, summer is actually the season I look forward to all year because I get a little break when the kids are at vacation bible school and swim lessons. We still do some … [Read more...]
Friday Fashion Frivolity: Unstainable Summer Whites
This post contains affiliate links. Every so often, we chat fashion at Carrots. I hope it feels like going shopping with a friend, but not having to try on jeans….or leave your couch. Heat index of 105 today here in central Texas! But it's our first 100+ degree day so that's pretty amazing for Waco. Summer has been beee-aaaa-uuuu-tiful so far and since the really bad heat is just … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life of a Work-at-Home Homeschooling Mom
image c/o Holly Fish When I shared about my journey in becoming a work-at-home mom last week, I got some great questions that I hope to answer in future posts. But the number one question was what our daily schedule looks like. That's tricky because it really looks different every single day. I'm not good at sticking to a rigid schedule. And over the past three year's Daniel's work schedule has … [Read more...]
This Week’s Miscellany: Vol. 171 (Gwen’s Birthday, Honey Flow, and El Salvador)
Welcome to This Week’s Miscellany, the occasional round up of Carrots family updates, photo dumps, books I’m reading, links I loved, and big news. "You're a big four-year-old girl now, Gwen. But you're still the cutest person in our family," said the sweetest big sister in existence. That's right! Our Gwen Stellamaris may still be Thumbelina-sized but my baby is FOUR! How did that … [Read more...]
“Ugh. Why don’t people leave their kids in the nursery!”
It finally happened. After years of encountering only lovely folks in Mass we finally got a negative comment about our kids. And it wasn't even about our kids behavior, just that they were THERE. We sat down in the pew and the woman behind us immediately said (loudly) "Ugh. Why don't people leave their kids in the nursery!" Boy, nothing gives a great start to Mass like knowing the person behind … [Read more...]
An Honest Look at Why I Work from Home
I think we have a problem. For most of us, it’s nearly impossible to get by on just one income, and yet, having both parents work takes its toll, too. Any parent knows that keeping a home and family running is a full time job. Fitting it all in around a 50 hour work week isn't easy. “But it’s totally possible for one parent to stay home if you’re careful with your money!” people say. But those … [Read more...]
