rita buettner commentary BlogOpen Window Afternoon tea, 5 things you might not know about me, Pokemon tournaments, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJanuary 25, 20184 min read I spontaneously invited friends to come for afternoon tea, and we had such a wonderful time. BlogOpen Window Thank you, God, for the usual Rita BuettnerJanuary 24, 20183 min read Every morning when I ask, “What would you like for breakfast today?” our fourth grader says, “The usual.” BlogOpen Window How to cut an onion without tears, that art app, snow days, and growing crystals (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJanuary 19, 20184 min read For years and years I have cried while cutting onions. BlogOpen Window Enjoying a behind-the-scenes look at a local, family-owned bowling alley Rita BuettnerJanuary 18, 20183 min read When friends of ours suggested we get a group together and go bowling last weekend, I knew I wouldn’t have any trouble selling my family on the idea. We love bowling. BlogOpen WindowUncategorized Shopping with kids: When you have your own purse-onal shopper Rita BuettnerJanuary 16, 20183 min read I’ve reached a whole new place in parenting. Today if I get to choose, I do not want to shop alone. I want to bring a child along. BlogOpen Window Hearing Dr. King’s voice today: 6 favorite quotes from Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rita BuettnerJanuary 15, 20182 min read Words can hurt, and words can heal. Words can divide people or build bridges. BlogOpen Window Let it snow (but not too much), a baptism photo, a final batch of Christmas cookies, and avocado toast (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJanuary 11, 20184 min read If I can put in my snow request for the season, I would like one good snowstorm—maybe six inches or so—and then we can head into spring. BlogOpen WindowUncategorized Starting the day with “Pastries for Parents” Rita BuettnerJanuary 10, 20182 min read Pastries for Parents.It’s such a lovely idea. You’ll take your child to school a half-hour early and sit in the cafeteria and talk about school and life and meet their friends and other parents. That’s the dream. The reality? Everyone has to wake up early, which naturally sets the whole day up for success. They’re […] BlogOpen Window Oh, I want pugs for Christmas. Oh, only pugs will do. Rita BuettnerJanuary 6, 20183 min read This Christmas season as we were making paper towel snowmen and paper towel nativity figures to give as presents, I had an idea for a gift for a friend and her family. BlogOpen Window It’s cold outside, preparing for Epiphany, great Christmas gifts, and a happy New Year (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerJanuary 4, 20184 min read If the wind chill is 5 degrees on Thursday, how many cups of hot chocolate will Judy need when the wind chill is 15 degrees below zero on Friday? Previous 1 … 87 88 89 … 101 Next