photo source Imagine going to your mailbox and finding it stuffed full of letters, magazines, advertisements, junk mail, bills, and a few checks. But the box is so crammed full, it’s really hard to see what’s in there or to make sense of the contents. Now imagine trying to find the important things, like the…
It’s hard work being a mom, so it makes sense that you might be an overwhelmed mom, perhaps doing more or expecting more than is reasonable for one woman. Follow these practical tips to clearing the chaos in your mind and home so that you can feel better. You’ll feel happier and less stressed, and…
Moms need to plan and set smart goals for the coming weeks and months, but a plan for the year is likely to fail. Learn how to set goals you can keep when you use 90-day planning. Why am I talking about making a plan for the year at the end of March?! This isn’t…
Easter can be fun with crafts and food, but it can also be a great chance to teach our kids about the glory of God and what Jesus did for us on the cross. Set aside time for a few family activities, preparing for Easter with your kids. As Easter approaches, it’s easy for the…
The week went by so quickly! I’m stunned that the month is almost half over, but I’m starting to find my groove. The last few months have been a veritable whirlwind. I started therapy over the summer, we spent months house hunting, we spent months (or so it feels like!) moving, then school started and…
Racing to the end of the year, time picks up speed. I don’t know why that is. But, it seems to be the case. The days are flying by, giving me whiplash. Sometimes I yearn for calm and slow. To be honest, I often yearn for that. There have been seasons, to be sure. This…
Wow. I haven’t had a chance to breathe the last few weeks, so a quick “what’s coming up.” Specifically, the Christmases are coming! I’d like to say that this holiday season has been full of cozy nights by the fire, warm mug in hand while Christmas carols play and lights twinkle. That has not been…
The week was fairly uneventful, but I got a lot of work-work done. It’s been awhile since I focused on work. It’s been five weeks since we started the moving process. While this one wasn’t normal, in the sense that most things got done, I feel like I made progress. I’m thankful that I can…