You know those moments where you just wish you could push a button in your mind that would act as a sort of 'screenshot' and be saved forever so you could pull it up again and again and immediately be transported back to that time and place? I've had more of those in my life than I can count and most involve my children. But, one such moment happened last year that seemed so simple at the time but was truly so impactful. I had the great privilege of being a speaker at the incredible Becoming ... continue reading...
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How to Decorate an Entry Table
Did you know that harem style pants (a la MC Hammer) are making a comeback? Yep. The other day, in a Facebook group I'm apart of, someone shared a photo of an advertisement for an outfit that was a romper version of this 'style' and I couldn't help but think that there are some trends that were so bad the first time around that they really should never make a comeback. And they actually made it even worse! I mean, can anyone actually pull of that look? Every time I see those pants they remind me ... continue reading...
I Have Two Questions For You
Friends, I just had to tell you what my kids said in the car to me the other day that really got me thinking. So, I'm coming to you via video (gulp!) to share the story with you and ask you two questions. So, what do you think? How would you answer those questions? Let's talk! ... continue reading...
What I Learned From the Fumes
"I want to ride a snowmobile," he said to me on the phone one day before Christmas. "It's one of the things I've had on my bucket list and I'm afraid if I don't do it now I'll never get the chance." My dad has always been the one who creates opportunities for his family to have adventures together. Kayaking, riding ATV's in the desert, horseback riding, going off the beaten path (like WAY off the beaten path); these are the things that give him joy especially when he gets to experience it with ... continue reading...
Simple and Sweet Hot Cocoa Bar
I never knew that I could love the tween years as much as I do. According to many articles I've read, most girls who are between the ages of 10-12 begin to have wild mood swings, throw toddler-like temper tantrums over not having the right clothes to wear, spend hours on their phones and are trying really hard to move as quickly as possible into the teen years. This is not the case in our house. In our house, age eleven is pretty special. ... continue reading...
