Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

My husband and I were folding our laundry side-by-side the other night and I couldn't stop smiling. We are just so opposite from each other. As my husband folded his many pairs of navy-blue underwear,...

My youngest grandkids got their first umbrellas this week. They were cause for much excitement. All the old rules and wives' tales went out the window as they used their umbrellas inside, outside and ...

When my kids got to the preteen/teen phase of life they needed some gentle reminders that mom was still in charge. And, because each of my children are wired differently, I accomplished this in a uniq...

Well, January is over already. I've written about January many times over the years. Some years I am motivated to start the new year with goals, and some years I am exhausted and just want the world t...

I read an interesting article the other day. Someone on Reddit asked the question: "What are some truths that parents refuse to accept?" Being a parent myself, I instantly felt defensive. The answers ...

You know how people pick or hear a word for the new year and that's their focus for improvement? Words like: organize, faith or health? Well, I didn't want to pick a word for 2022. 2021 was hard enoug...

I had the most stimulating conversation the other day. He and I were in a quiet room with no distractions, and I actively listened to his life story. To say he has led an amazing life, full of adventu...

My granddaughter and I had fun the other night. You know the fidget, pop-it, spinner craze? If you have kids, I'm sure you do! Anyway, my granddaughter loves them and would be happy if she had every o...

Our last ornaments couldn't be simpler. All you need are some wooden clothespins (I bought 36 for one dollar!) and a bit of paint. After that, let your imagination go wild. You can clip these on your ...

I have this weird hobby of buying books from thrift stores that I can't read. I have a whole collection of books written in foreign languages. I also love old hymnals. The music on their pages is so b...