Spring Hiatus
You may have noticed I've been inactive on the blog for a few months (ok, you probably didn't but anyway...) That was intentional. It's been a repetitive pattern in the last few years that Spring is extremely busy [...]
5 Ways to Rock Your Morning Routine
Your morning routine sets the stage for the rest of the day. Those first minutes determine your mood, productivity, and not only how you feel but also those around you. This is true whether you’re single or married [...]
This Is Why We Can’t Have Sweet Things
At work, I spend a lot of time counseling both adults and children on health and nutrition. I understand the delicate line between doing emotional harm and crushing the self-esteem of young kids and teenagers and gently encouraging [...]
A Makeshift Nursery
When we found out I was pregnant with Aslan, we were so excited. We have always kept pregnancies "our little secret" for far longer than most, even from close family and friends. But this time I couldn't [...]
Visiting Asheville
I recently heard a piece of advice that has changed my life. It was something along the lines of “If you keep hearing the same thing over and over again, listen carefully because it’s probably God trying [...]
Can I Drink While Breastfeeding?
I’m not a big drinker, so giving up alcohol during pregnancy wasn’t really a big deal. The risk of drinking alcohol while pregnant are well documented and while there are still debates on whether a small amount of [...]
Welcome Facebook Friends!
Welcome Facebook friends and family! Today I finally announced this blog and encouraged people to like my Facebook page. I am mostly hanging out on Instagram but know that not everyone is over there with me, so [...]
Creating a Kids Reading Nook
The dead space under our main staircase was frequently a topic of conversation between my husband and I. With the odd layout of our house there really weren’t a lot of options for making this space usable. [...]