It's a whole new animal this fall--right? But, it actually always is. And that's what I just realized today. My friend, Amy, said something brilliant to me as I was lamenting the end of summer. She said: "It’s hard to transition seasons. Different feels bad for some reason and so we spend ... Read More about How to transition to fall this year
Book Review: The Match by Sarah Adams
Sometimes a book catches you by surprise. That certainly was the case with The Match, by Sarah Adams. This sweet-clean romantic comedy delivered on every page. The plot: Evie is a Southern belle who got epilepsy in high school. Her affluent and influential parents were never happy with ... Read More about Book Review: The Match by Sarah Adams
How to Mother Effectively Through Uncertain Times
As I sit writing this, we are in the middle of the Covid-19 shelter-at-home experience. Over a month ago we were told to stay home so that the spread of the virus could be contained and as many people as possible could be protected from infection. To say these have been an unexpected and uncertain ... Read More about How to Mother Effectively Through Uncertain Times
Four Keys to Cultivating a Home You Love
In the early years of my motherhood, I had a walking buddy. We'd strap our infants into their strollers and burn off the baby fat while finally fitting some adult conversation into our week. My friend would often talk about her plans to be the most popular home on the block, you know, the one where ... Read More about Four Keys to Cultivating a Home You Love
The Mirror is Your Best Parenting Tool for Cultivating Character
A friend recently invited a group of women over for an evening. We sat around the living room together - sharing hors d'oeuvres and our hearts. The casual ice breaker question opened us up more than had been intended. Our conversation included what scares us, experiences we have lived through, and ... Read More about The Mirror is Your Best Parenting Tool for Cultivating Character
Mom Guilt and the Mommy Do-Over
This past Friday we went on a spring hike with some other families. The day was near perfect and our group decided to trek up to the top of one of the trails to a lookout. Some of the moms brought their preschoolers. About half-way up their little legs started giving out, and one by one the moms ... Read More about Mom Guilt and the Mommy Do-Over
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