Security Objects: When Toys are More than Clutter
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
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
Why Elmo Made Me Cry
What struck me though was this: There are children who watch Sesame Street regularly, who may never hear they are loved, by anyone other than Elmo.
How to Make Salt Dough Wall Hanging
When you think about summer, you may think of vibrant florals. As we transition into fall, those colors begin to dull and slowly disappear. As a way to preserve the vibrant summer colors, I made a salt dough wall hanging
To my Small House: Thank You for the Big Memories
Suggestion: Listen to “North” by Sleeping At Last while reading. When I was 25-years-old I purchased my first home. I closed on my birthday, a beautiful day in June. It had 980-some-square feet of livable space, and it felt huge:
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
“Love Monster” Valentine’s Day Craft
An easy Valentine’s Day DIY craft based on the book “Love Monster.”
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