The other day I read the statistic that the US has 3% of the world’s children and 40% of the world’s toys. At first I was surprised at how out…
I stood in the kitchen, 2019 calendar in hand. My eyes scanned the squares, falling on mid January. We move in one month. The thought hit me hard. In one…
A napkin on a Southwest flight to Dallas caught my eye recently. It read, “In a world full of no, we’re a plane full of yes.” While I understood the…
The smell of mint candy canes and pepperoni pizza lingered in the air. Our family was at the first of many holiday get-togethers this season. Being an extravert (though on…
Ever feel like you could use a pick-me-up during the day? My answer is yes – every day. Being a stay at home mom is the most important, rewarding, and…
Transitioning into the weekend can be a bit bumpy for our family at times. After five days of consistent morning movements, the feel at home is suddenly different. It’s slower.…
I sat down, ready to engage in Play-Doh cookie making with my four year old. The rain beat steadily on our living room window panes. “You’re doing it all wrong!”…
Blazing yellow leaves shone against a bright, clear fall sky. I looked up and took a deep breathe, breathing in the beauty that this perfect autumn day had to offer.…
I stepped outside into what I knew was a stunning fall Friday. I couldn’t really see any of it. My four year old was melting down on the front step,…