As my daughters get older and find their own interests, activities, and life outside my orbit, I’ve been trying to focus more on my relationship with my husband. Too often it is easy to let life roll along, day in and day out, a kiss goodbye in the morning, a brief chat over dinner, but […]
These Photos Will Make You Want to Visit New Orleans at Christmas Time
New Orleans is one of those cities that comes alive during the holidays. Though always a place to laissez les bons temps rouler, the air simply vibrates with celebration in New Orleans at Christmas time. My past Christmas visit was solo, courtesy of the New Orleans CVB, but reliving my trip through the photos really makes me […]
DNA Test Kits: Receiving Your Tests and Preparing Samples
Wondering why I decided to have my DNA tested? Begin here! Though it had been a long time since I took a test I recognized the flutters of nervousness as I opened my DNA test kits. What would I find out? Did I really want to know? Am I even Irish???? Receiving DNA Test Kits […]
Why I Decided to Have My DNA Tested
I’m going to honest… people who move forward in life with no questions about the past confuse me. How can you not want to know, to understand, why things and people are the way they are? Is there a reason hidden somewhere in time? What brought me to the point I am today? History? Circumstance? […]
Camping Gear That Does Double Duty in Your Backyard
Winter in the Midwest can be long. Really long. So when warm weather finally arrives we like to spend as much time outdoors as we can. For my family that means a lot of camping. But the girls are getting older and their activities, interests, and desire to spend time with friends, keeps us home […]
Things I Wish I had Known Before Visiting the Field Museum
Originally written 4/11/2011 – Updated 4/12/2018 The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago has earned its reputation as one of the country’s greatest museums- and rightfully so. But there are just a few things I wish I had known before we visited. Tips for Buying Your Tickets at the Field Museum We visited the […]
6 Spring Break Getaways for Your Family
This post contains affiliate links and a product review. Please know that I only share products that I personally use and really like. Purchases made through this website do not cost you extra, but they do help support the maintenance of Family Rambling. With cabin fever really beginning to set in, it’s no wonder that many families […]
Mix & Match 4 Bullet Journaling Styles to Fit Your Life
This is article #8 in the Bullet Journal series. Read the other articles:One–Two –Three – Four – Five – Six – Seven There are lots of different styles of bullet journaling. In fact, it’s a very personal and personalizable way to journal, plan, and keep track of your busy life. Use these styles as a starting point then mix & match to […]
Creating a Scrapbook in Your Bullet Journal
This is article #7 in the Bullet Journal series. Read the other articles: One–Two –Three – Four – Five – Six Time flies when you’re having fun (or are just plain busy). Sometimes it seems like life is passing us by and it’s hard to look back and remember all the amazing little things that have happened to us even just […]
Make Your Bullet Journal as Unique as You Are
This is article #6 in the Bullet Journal series. Read the other articles: One –Two –Three – Four – Five The original Bullet Journal is a super simplistic analog system for keeping track of tasks, appointments, and random thoughts. It is an organizational tool and for most of us it is still just that. But because the basic idea is […]
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