Niki at My Journey had this to say after reading Blue Like Play Dough! By the end of the first page, Tricia’s conversational style had drawn me in. After the 50 or so parenting books I’ve read, I wasn’t expecting any new information, or to have the condition of my heart challenged. I thought I… [Continue Reading]
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Time Management 101, Friends and Family
I posted this series in December of 07 … for the most part I’m still practicing my own advice. What a novel concept! 🙂 I get TONS of requests on info on how I do everything, so … I’m sharing a few Time Management tips for balancing family, hubby, life, job, friends, house, etc. Basically… [Continue Reading]
The winds swept in with some exciting experiences…
A debriefing of my fall so far and a call to enjoy your family!As fall has brought gold and red to Montana, the winds swept in some exciting experiences. First, I hit the road for Indiana, speaking at a fundraising luncheon for Hope House … an amazing home for teen moms. That was followed by… [Continue Reading]
Ask Tricia–Homeschooling
This question is from Brandon: Q: My wife and I are looking into homeschooling our daughter, I’m just trying to do my homework before I make a decision. How long have you been homeschooling? I’ve been homeschooling for fourteen years … ever since my oldest son Cory was in preschool. Do you like it…I’m assuming… [Continue Reading]
An emotional last few days.
First, it was the rehearsal dinner for Cory’s best bud Zach. Zach has been like one of our kids for as long as I can remember. I helped to homeschool him for a few years and I can’t believe he’s getting married! I’m doing all the bouquets tomorrow and I’m excited, but wasn’t it just… [Continue Reading]
Ask and you may receive…
Lately in addition to balancing writing, homeschool, baby care, and life … I’ve also been planning a missions’ trip to the Czech Republic. Yesterday I heard amazing news. It’s so exciting, and well … I’m just going to have to fill you in. Here’s the story: I’ve visited the Czech Republic twice–once in 2000 and… [Continue Reading]
Confirmations…
I love getting fun confirmations that God is at work. A few weeks ago, I taught at “Writing Club.” I teach writing to homeschoolers once a month and they LOVE it. They were saying they wish I did it every week! (One kid said every day. 🙂 Some of those kids have been meeting monthly… [Continue Reading]
Time Management 101: How do I do it all?
I always get TONS of requests on info on how I do everything, so … in November on Tuesday and Thursdays I’m going to have Time Management 101 with tips for balancing family, hubby, life, job, friends, house, etc.“How do you do it all?” Is the #1 question I get. I have to start by… [Continue Reading]
Random Thoughts about Family and Writing
Keeping “Family First” is tough when it comes to writing. The hardest part is not getting frustrated trying to do it all! Sometimes I get impatient with my family when I have a deadline. Other times, I’m sluggish because I have to work when I want to be having fun with my family. It’s a… [Continue Reading]