In these days of hurry and rush, I’ve heard many a news report reminding people to make family dinner a priority. The benefits are many: Shared meals let us connect with our kids, share what’s going on in our lives, and appreciate each other’s company. Or so we’re told. My weekday reality isn’t always… View more
Spring has finally made her long-awaited appearance on the calendar! After an exhausting and snowy winter, it’s a delight to see the cheery faces of spring bulbs finally starting to blossom. Stashing the snow pants and boots away in storage marks one of my happiest days of the year! Another one of my happiest days in… View more
(Scroll to blue button near end of post for free download.) I struggle out of bed every morning in frustrated denial that a new day has already begun. I mumble to myself as I put on my slippers and head downstairs, rubbing the sleep out of my eyes. Ten minutes later, I’ll have lunches packed… View more
Today I’m sitting in a cozy home as snowflakes swirl around outside my window. My coffee cup is full. My feet are tucked into a warm pair of slippers. And I have the joy and privilege of living out my calling to write and encourage other moms. I am blessed. But as I type these… View more
Excerpt from a guest post I wrote for KindredMom.com. Golden light hung over the country fields around me on a glorious Sunday evening. My tennis shoes hit the pavement in tempo with the music dancing through my earbuds. This mama hen had flown the coop for a few quiet moments away from her chicks. I… View more
. And just like that, the calendar on my wall says “November” and taunts me with the reality that December is close on its heels. So much has to happen in these few brief weeks of the year! My daughter has a birthday. Thanksgiving celebrations to cook for and attend. And, of course, the preparations… View more
November is just a few short weeks away. And that means it’s time for me to ramble around in the depths of my basement and pull out the holiday tree. No, not that tree: The Christmas tree won’t make an appearance around here until the turkey and stuffing have filled my tummy and the leftovers are stowed away… View more
It’s only 31 days until Thanksgiving, friends. Not that I’m counting or anything. But I’m already drooling at the thought of the pumpkin pie. (I think my mom has been baking some sort of addictive substance into her pies for years. It’s a clever way to keep us all coming home for the holidays.) Maybe it’s… View more
Do you ever start your week with an optimistic to-do list, only to end up on Saturday afternoon, wondering how a whole week passed by and you still didn’t manage to get that bill paid or that load of laundry folded? And let’s not even think about the long-term dreams like organizing family photos or… View more
Okay friends, I want to be delicate here. I know summer lulls us into sweet, sunny, dreams. . . But . . . dare I mention it? School days are returning soon. I know some of you want to hit snooze on this reality–you’ll eek out every second of fun and relaxation you can before hitting… View more
