by Brooke Romney | May 20, 2018 | Books
As a reader, I took for granted that my kids would also be readers, and I was confident in my ability to make them love to read. Then, I had four active boys who preferred balls over books, and I felt a bit lost. When it was library time they chose books I had never...
by Brooke Romney | May 8, 2018 | Parenting
My plan was to have perfect children. I know, I know, it is not realistic, but that never stopped me from reaching for the ideal. In fact, I was certain that if I mothered hard enough, there was a chance at beating the odds … you know, having the kids who are...
by Brooke Romney | Apr 16, 2018 | Gift Ideas, Practical Tips
I love it when I discover items that make my life easier, and since I am a sharer, I like to tell everyone when I find one. This Hall & Perry Oil Mister is just so good. You can use it as advertised, to spray your olive oil dressings on salads, which is totally...
by Brooke Romney | Mar 13, 2018 | Parenting, Teens
Adobe Image via Deseret News We started this “kid with a cellphone” journey a few years ago, and I have since found myself pining for pioneer times when families read books by candlelight and bonded over farm chores. Alas, it is 2018, and technology isn’t going...
by Brooke Romney | Feb 26, 2018 | Parenting, Relationships
Being honest is hard, but being honest about important things is the hardest. I’m not talking about the once every six months bare your soul Instagram post about struggling with perfectionism, the funny story about your “naughty” child, or the tell-all photo...
