building families, developing relationships, strengthening communities
From the category archives:
So, I have just put down Julie and Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously by Julie Powell, and am so inspired I could just about cry. Inspired to cook with butter (I did in fact last night cook a fabulous risotto with a generous amount), inspired to do something different, to do it for myself [...]
{ 2 comments }
I am currently in the grip of reading ‘The Five Love Languages of Children’ by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, which is fantastic it’s almost like I’m having a personal revelation regarding my children!
In the book, they talk about kids needing Quality time, Words of affirmation, Gifts, Acts of Service and Physical touch. Each child [...]
{ 3 comments }
I love reading and I truly believe that reading is a crucial ingredient that we need in our make up as individuals and people on this planet. This amazing ingredient has much to do with how we influence our world. Reading opens doors to worlds unknown, it allows our imagination to fly away, it gives [...]
{ 1 comment }
Hi everyone I hope 2008 is proving to be good to you so far.
Thus far 08 has been unexpected, crazy and great for us as a family. I feel like I’ve strapped on my seatbel and am preparing for the ride! In the midst of this new season I’ve found myself thinking about thefamilyroom, our [...]
{ 0 comments }
Yes I am guilty just as much as the next girl for taking in more television viewing time than I probably should. A few months ago, my daughter, who is a bookworm, brought to my attention that my glasses were called ‘reading’ glasses rather than TV glasses.
So lately I have been challenged to pick up [...]
{ 6 comments }
Get smart with the Thesis WordPress Theme from DIYthemes.
Copyright © 2010 the family room. All rights reserved.
