Why I no longer set an alarm in the morning
Confession: I am a firm believer in the value of getting up early, getting your day started before your kids wake up, and taking control of your day. So it might surprise you…
The friends we all need
There are three types of friends: Friends for a reason. Friends for a season. Friends for a lifetime. ~Unknown The other day I was thinking about the friends in my life...the ones I…
How self-care makes me {and you} a better mom
Self-care is something I've been blogging about more often in recent months, not because I've arrived in this area but because it's something I'm learning about and experiencing myself. I've been writing about self-care to…
Today is your day to start over
Last year, as the busyness of saying yes to too much began to overwhelm me and affect my sleep, my patience, my health, and my relationships, I drew a line in the sand: when…
Building authentic friendships and community
As we head into March (and, hopefully, warmer weather!), I am so excited about our next Live course theme. This month we'll be talking about connection, friendship and community with Crystal Paine of…
Where intentional living and self-care intersect {and 8 books I love}
Some women struggle with believing that they should take care of themselves and some struggle with overscheduling and finding the time to make it happen (I tend to fall into the second group). What…
The cycle of exhaustion {and an unintentional goal review for February}
Since our trip to Snowshoe, I have been unbelievably tired. Not just tired: flat-out exhausted. Part of it is Jack's sleep (we've taken him off gluten to see if that could possibly be contributing…
What are you waiting for?
For a long time, I had the terrible habit of saving the good stuff for "someday." Okay—in full disclosure—while I recognize this tendency these days, I still find myself tempted to hold onto things rather than…
Lessons from my personal retreat (and the words I heard over and over)
Last week, while my parents were out of town on business, I drove 5 hours to their house for a 3-day personal retreat. As I mentioned, I realized before I left that this…
Why I’m scheduling rest in 2015
If I was going to choose a second word of the year—or replace my current one—my word would be rest. Not just rest as in getting more sleep (although that sounds heavenly at…