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…
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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…
NATPAT Stickers to Support Everyday Wellness for Kids
As a parent, I am always looking for simple and natural ways to support my family’s well-being without adding more stress to our routine. That is one of the reasons I love brands that make wellness feel easy and even a little fun. NATPAT does exactly that with their line of kid-friendly wellness patches. I…
Grateful Sunday: Holidays are over. Back to Routine
Back to Routine The first week back to school always feels like someone shook our whole house and said, “Okay, now reorganize everything.” I have bins filled with junk in every part of the house, needing sorting. We are back to routines, or at least attempting to be. Lunches are being packed even though I…
Grateful Sunday: Starting the Year with Gratitude
The first Grateful Sunday of the year feels like a natural place to pause. The start of a new year often comes with pressure to reset, plan, and improve. Instead, I want to begin this year by acknowledging what I’m grateful for and setting a steady tone for the months ahead. Gratitude helps me approach…
Why Soup Joumou is on Our Table on January 1st
If you know my family, you already know this. When January 1st rolls around, soup joumou is not optional. It has been that way for as long as I can remember. Long before the New Year’s resolutions, the countdowns, or the “new year, new me” posts, there is soup simmering on the stove. As a…