It was the end of another day at home with my kids. I was picking up the playroom and my husband was managing bedtime upstairs with our oldest daughter. I heard her yell down the steps, “Momma! I want Baa Baa!” I sifted through the toys scattered on the floor and located her special lovey.Read More
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Happiness and Hardship: Straddling the line between both
The first time I had the thought, “is this real?”, was the day we moved into our new house. My daughters were strapped into their car seats in the back of the van. My oldest pointed out the window with big eyes, “Mommy, new house!” I watched as my husband backed the U-Haul into theRead More
5 Motivational Tips to Manage the Mess
We all have different cleaning styles. Maybe you’re motivated to clean daily or you procrastinate and tackle the mess all at once. There is no “right” way to clean, but staying on top of cleaning can give you a sense of peace and order. Here are 5 motivational tips to clean and stay on topRead More
5 Documents to Manage Your Household
Several years ago, Jordan and I took a trip to Seattle. Although it was late upon our arrival, we spontaneously decided to visit the Waterfront before heading to our AirBnb. We were away from our rental vehicle for a total of 25 minutes. When we returned, we found our windows shattered and carry-on bags andRead More
25 Random Acts of Kindness
Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day! Being kind to others does not need to be expensive or time consuming. It’s the thought that counts. Here are 25 ideas to get you thinking of ways to share kindness today. 1. Write a letter to a friend expressing your appreciation for the relationship. It can beRead More
Project Christmas Tree Blessing
My Christmas Tree Story One of my favorite holiday traditions is putting up the Christmas tree. It’s a family tradition we’ve had for as long as I can remember. The early days started with picking a “real” tree, hauling it home, putting on the lights and then putting on our special ornaments. We’d adore ourRead More