About Patty

I write to encourage your heart, feed your soul, and give you wisdom for your life. Motherhood is my passion. I've been married to my surfer/skater husband for over 20 years. We have two boys and a home full of neighbor kids most days.

Mom Guilt and the Mommy Do-Over

February 17, 2020 By Patty Leave a Comment

This past Friday we went on a spring hike with some other families. The day was near perfect and our…
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How To Overcome People Pleasing: When Making Everyone Happy Has You Feeling Miserable

February 5, 2020 By Patty 6 Comments

A friend messaged me after my YouTube devotional on overcoming people pleasing aired, saying that a woman she knows really…
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The two keys you need to calmly discipline your child every time

January 21, 2020 By Patty Leave a Comment

In my motherhood I have learned most from living-breathing examples when another mom shares a mom-fail or a breakthrough in…
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Are you living in the freedom of God’s grace?

January 13, 2020 By Patty 8 Comments

Years ago I attended a larger church. We had moved to our new town and a neighbor asked us if…
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Did You Ever Have One of Those Overwhelmed Days?

October 14, 2019 By Patty 8 Comments

As my son and I pulled into the Hobby Lobby parking lot Thursday afternoon, my phone rang. My part-time consulting…
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Three quick things you can do to overcome decision fatigue

August 14, 2019 By Patty 6 Comments

If you are anything like me, your life is full. Sometimes all the different responsibilities in our life seem to…
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