Be it action-packed days or long and lazy — what kids really want is love and attention, especially from their parents.
Living More with Less
I’m super excited about an inspiring book I am reading! I recently discovered “Soulful Simplicity” by Courtney Carver which explores how living with less can lead to so much more. This book doesn’t just pertain to decluttering one’s home (which is all the current craze). It takes the reader on a journey to identify and explore the emotions and motivation …
Just Be You and I’ll Be Me
Anyone who knows me knows I’m a total extrovert. I need interaction with other people (specifically adults!) to thrive. Chatting and laughing and connecting with others have long since refilled my weary soul. Especially when I was a new mom in the trenches with babies and toddlers, the rare, much-needed adult interaction was the oxygen that revived me. While I …
Party Like It’s 1998
Once upon a time, four young, naive, and hilariously silly girls traveled from different states to a church college in the middle-of-freakin’-cold-nowhere, Idaho. They’d never met until they hauled their boxes, bags and a duct taped suitcases into the same Ricks College dorm room 20 years ago. Time out: how the heck can I say ’20 years ago’ and it …
Secret Escapades
Sometimes, amidst all the craziness, I close my eyes and picture an ulterior life. In one, I’m a 30-somethin’ year-old successful career woman. I wear nice clothes every day, and say important things to important people at important meetings — without constant interruptions. I travel where and when I want. I even exercise without childcare or packing enough snacks to …
Bookwormin’ It
I have recently rekindled my passion for reading. I mean, I’m no stranger to stealing snippets of time to read while breastfeeding or playing on the floor with a toddler or waiting in the car pick-up line at school. Reading has always been an inexpensive way to momentarily escape the chaos or doldrums of reality. The difference is the type …
Not Every Moment Needs a Plan
Not every moment needs a plan. Some of life’s most meaningful, joyful and memorable moments can’t be planned. So let’s all try to relax — and enjoy — a little more.
My Future Self
A dear, long-distance friend sent me a book out of the blue a few months ago. She said that it had really spoken to her and hoped there would some useful tidbits I could take from it, too. When “Playing Big” by Tara Mohr arrived, I wasn’t sure what to think. I had seen the author interviewed briefly a while …
Momlife — Summer Style
Momlife. Momlife often looks like having my daughter begging to do my ‘makeup’ (pretend, of course; no way I’d encourage my just-turned 4 year-old to paint messy creations with makeup just yet!). In my mind, though, there are countless things I need to do instead, like picking up my own room — with literally at least 50 of my husband’s …
Not Above Being Small
What do you do when someone close to you is living your dream — and you’re stuck to merely observe? How do you feel? You should be happy for them; smile and be grateful that they are having amazing experiences. Right? Well, I’m just not that mature. I’ll tell you what I do: I sulk, I cry (a lot), I get …
