How do you measure the state of your life?
How do you measure the state of your life? For me, it can really be measured by two things: how many books I read in a week and when I last organized. As…
Join me in creating a life you love in 2015!
At the beginning of this year, as I was considering my "one word" options, I kept coming back to the word "live" again and again. Not [līv], as in U2 Live in Concert!,…
Which Will You Choose This Week?
A couple months ago I shared the story of my daughter scoffing incredulously at the idea that I would call myself a "happy" person. That was hard for me to hear because most…
When It’s Time to Reevaluate Your Life, Passion & Purpose
For the past few years, I've felt pretty comfortable in my skin as a working mom, entrepreneur and homeschooler. But the last year has been...different. It's not that I'm unhappy exactly, because my…
Happy 4th {And Finding Freedom from Other People’s Expectations}
I love the 4th of July! Not only because I'm that girl who cries every time I sing The Star-Spangled Banner but also because it's such a celebratory holiday. While there are certainly…
How to Offer Advice {And How Not To!}
I've been the recipient of a lot of advice lately -- some solicited, some not. If I'm honest, some of that advice has left me frustrated, and I've spent a lot of time…
An Important Lesson for Life & Gardening from an Organic Farmer
Yesterday afternoon, the girls and I had a chance to join with a couple other families to learn some gardening basics from a local organic farmer who goes to our church (and teaches…
Love to Live, Live to Love {On Tattoos, Life Mottos & Being You}
I've wanted a tattoo for as long as I can remember -- something small and meaningful, but pretty too. My grandfather had a tattoo on his arm that said his name, Russ, and…
25 Ways to Choose Joy When You’re Struggling
A couple weeks ago I shared 10 ways to proactively choose joy each morning, but in all honesty, choosing joy in recent days has been more of a white-knuckle experience. Even though I…
Giveaway: Wood Watch from JORD ($129 Value!)
This giveaway is now closed! The winner is Cindi ([email protected])! Whether you're looking for a unique and special gift for Father's Day or a new accessory for yourself, you'll want to check out…