Category Archives: Works for Me Wednesday

IXL Blues

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Tim

A few months ago, I was looking for a way to punish my children when they are slack in their schoolwork. I wanted something that would be measurable, tedious and difficult, without taking up any of my time. Key Parenting … Continue reading →

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WFMW — MP3 Downloads

Posted on October 28, 2008 by Tim

A couple of weeks ago we learned a new praise chorus in church. Written by Chris Tomlin, it is a simple, melodic song that, as we sang it in worship to God, reached a crescendo that touched my soul. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Works for Me Wednesday | 6 Comments

Black Forest Cake

Posted on October 14, 2008 by KME

My mother-in-law is a baker extraordinaire. She worked for several years as a caterer’s assistant and is talented and creative. Her cakes are stunning confectionery creations. I am not that baker. One of Tim’s favorite desserts is his mom’s Black … Continue reading →

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WFMW – Vocabulary Help

Posted on October 7, 2008 by KME

It turns out that some of my children are voracious readers and others are, um, not. A deep love for reading and hours spent immersed in literary works, not surprising, results in a rather expansive vocabulary. It does not, however, … Continue reading →

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WFMW – Kitchen Organization

Posted on September 30, 2008 by KME

It would appear that something has happened to me of late. My night time energy has departed, abandoned, left me a sleepy wreck. Normally, at this time of the evening (9:20 pm) I would be chortling with glee (snickering even), … Continue reading →

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