Looking for some great at home date night ideas? Dating your spouse is actually one of the best things you can do for your marriage. It’s so simple that it almost seems ridiculous. And yet, as you may have noticed, after getting married…and ESPECIALLY after having kids, the majority of couples don’t intentionally date anymore. And yet, according to a… View Post
My body and I have had an up and down relationship over the years. Some days I look in the mirror and think, “Hey, Good-looking.” And other days it’s more like, “Wow, Yoda, is that you??” No matter what I do, there have always been things about my body that I haven’t liked. For one, I’ve got scoliosis (curvature of… View Post
Are you craving a simpler, more intentional family life this year? A longing in your soul to live from your values and priorities, rather than getting thrown back and forth by the constant demands on your time & energy? Me. Too. What I love about books is that they have this amazing ability to inspire you to new possibilities…to give… View Post
Wouldn’t it be great to raise kids who are confident in who they are, capable in what they do, and wise in their decision-making? Nobody’s perfect, but there are some simple things we can do, as parents, to foster healthy independence and maintain a strong relational connection with our kids as they grow up. If you haven’t already read my… View Post
What if traveling with young kids is not only possible but GOOD for your whole family? My husband and I were giddy newlyweds when we first heard this advice… “You better travel now, because once you have kids, you won’t be traveling anymore for QUITE a while.” To be honest, I get a little annoyed every time I hear this…. View Post
So. Much. Stuff Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE watching my kids open presents on their birthday or Christmas morning. And there’s nothing quite like the sheer wonder & excitement on your child’s face as they unwrap that new toy and gush about it and how you’re the most amazing Mom or Dad in the world for getting it for… View Post