by Brooke Romney | Jan 27, 2014 | Holidays
I like to keep traditions simple around here…much higher success rate when I do. So, each year on Valentine’s Day I like to write each child a meaningful love note and put their favorite treat on their bed. Just a little token of my love for them and a...
by Brooke Romney | Jan 23, 2014 | Travel, Uncategorized
Thanks to all my readers for the incredible response to my last post, Why we are taking the FUN out of life. It was overwhelming and humbling to see something I wrote resonate with so many. Thank you for sharing!! When you write for free, it’s the very best pay...
by Brooke Romney | Jan 21, 2014 | Parenting
My children have a problem. They think the purpose of life is to have fun. It was especially evident when their prayers included “Help us to have a fun day tomorrow and a fun day the day after that.” That little phrase hit me hard. Is our...
by Brooke Romney | Jan 15, 2014 | Books
I loved The Shoemaker’s Wife! It came to me at just the right time and was the exact book I was craving after some pretty deep reads. I have always enjoyed Trigiani’s writing and I think this one was her very best. The story was a star-crossed romance, but...
by Brooke Romney | Jan 14, 2014 | Travel
With 4 boys who all love sports, playing them can get expensive. I was so relieved to find a Play It Again Sports in Ann Arbor. They saved my budget! Ann Arbor’s location is the best I have been to with a fantastic selection. They have high quality, gently used...