My eyes blinked heavy the entire way to Jenny’s house. The drive was just five miles away, but with only four hours of continuous sleep in the past three weeks, the fatigue was winning already, and it was only 9 am. I parked the car and managed to unbuckle my 3 year-old daughter and 1 […]
How Understanding Your Fantasies Can Heal You and Set You Free {A Book Review}
I have a passion for open dialogue about the real and raw places we really live. A passion for the places in our minds we’re afraid to share with others—mostly because of fear. Fear that we are the only ones. Fear that we are crazy. Fear that no one would understand. And ultimately fear of […]
Work Shift: Balancing Work, Life, and Family {A Giveaway}
As far back as I can remember, balancing my love for work with a devotion to my family has always been my goal. And Anne Bogel, from Modern Mrs. Darcy, has written a new e-book on just that, balance. It’s called Work Shift: How to Create a Better Blend of Work, Life, and Family. And if you’re […]
Dear Me … A Letter to My High School Self { Graceful }
Today I’m joining Emily P. Freeman and others to celebrate the release of her new book, Graceful, by writing a letter to my high school self. Her first book, Grace for the Good Girl was so rich and full of truth for women, and this book, Graceful, is just what a teenage girl needs. Dear me, I […]
When You’re in Need of a Book to Change Your Life
I want to write a book someday. And if there’s one thing I know about becoming an author, whatever I write needs to matter—it needs to be capable of changing a life. And there are many books that have done that for me–books that left me changed. Books that have a message that stays with me long […]
You’re Already Amazing! by Holley Gerth {A Book Review}
There are few things in life I enjoy more than sitting with someone I love and talking—talking over lunch, at a family gathering or a simple playdate at the park. I crave connection, and find great satisfaction in the process. And this is what it’s like to read Holley Gerth’s new book, You’re Already Amazing.** It’s like meeting […]
For When Loving the Right Way Just Doesn’t Feel Right
I’m learning that sometimes loving the right way doesn’t always feel right in the moment. But loving the right way is a love that acts, beyond the emotions of the now, and fights hard to see the goal at the finish. And this is my challenge. You see, I’ll admit to you … I’m a recovering […]
Truth in the Tinsel {An Advent Experience for Little Hands}
I have always wanted to do something amazing for advent…you know, like a pocket calendar, prizes behind opened doors, or a paper chain counting down the days…something fun to teach the kids about the Christmas season. I have wanted a way to build anticipation for Christmas, and to spend intentional time together focusing on the real reason we […]
