Last week slipped by in the middle of a very full season, but today felt important to pause and share. Today, we celebrated my son’s first birthday. A simple, beautiful day spent with close family. Exactly what my heart needed. First Birthday Reflection It was also a bittersweet day. Today is Grandma’s birthday, and the…
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Grateful Sunday: Finding Balance in a Busy Mom Week
What a long week. I ended up skipping Grateful Sunday last week, and if I’m being honest, it came down to poor time management on my part. Life moved faster than I did. Between school routines, work deadlines, content creation, and everyday mom life, something had to give and this time, it was my weekly…
Why We’re Loving Karate (& Why You Might, Too!)
One of the perks of being a content creator is getting gifted opportunities. Not really items, but experiences like services, activities, and classes that my kids might not have tried otherwise. Recently, we were gifted one month of karate for two of my kids, and honestly, it has been such a great surprise. The best…
Valentine’s Day Books for Kids: Sweet Stories to Celebrate Love
Valentine’s Day isn’t only about chocolate and paper cards. For many families, it’s the perfect excuse to slow down, cuddle up, and share a heartfelt story together. Valentine’s Day books for kids help little ones understand kindness, friendship, and all the different kinds of love they experience every day. Whether you’re shopping for a toddler…
Grateful Sunday: Our First Time Skiing
Last Monday I did something I have wanted to do for a long time. I joined my daughter on a school activity. It was the very first one I have ever been able to attend, and it felt like a milestone for both of us. As a mom of four, my days are usually a…
Grateful Sunday: The Longest Month of the Year
January Is Truly the Longest Month January always feels like it lasts three months instead of one. It’s cold in that deep, bone-level way, the kind of cold that makes you question every decision that involves leaving the house. The holidays are over, the excitement has faded, and winter is still very much doing the…