Decluttering is a learned skill. It takes practice. And I’ve learned it’s best done when you have some time. Under the pressure of a deadline, you may be tempted to get rid of something you wish you hadn’t. I usually start going through our things 6 months to a year before our scheduled move. That …
Years ago, I had a regular habit of documenting what I was learning. Although it fell off for a while, it feels important to come back to. Maybe it’s because my kids are young and so many of our days feel the same. It can sometimes be hard to keep track of how we’re spending …
This isn’t the first time I’ve tried to rush the process while in the kitchen. But it is the most recent. I often forget how messy the middle can be. But there’s nothing like making something with your hands to force you to pay attention to the process. What to do When the Buttercream is …
I’m at the airport. Again. God works in mysterious ways, and it seems that over the last few months, I’m really getting to live the jet-setter lifestyle I always wanted. Unfortunately, these trips haven’t been for great reasons. Our family traveled to see my family in October, and it was a very good trip. Then …
Motherhood can be a lonely season. But it’s important to know that as you transition into this new role, you don’t walk into an empty room. There is a village waiting for you. No matter where you are on this journey, your fellow mothers walk with you and beside you. In this room are all …
It’s graduation season! An exciting time of exploration and adventure. Maybe you’re finishing high school and enrolling in college, trade school, or the workforce. Or maybe you’re finishing college and moving on to more education or a job in your field. Mostly, it’s exciting to think of all the possibilities that await you. But …
A few months ago, I caught a snippet of a Mike Todd sermon. I don’t listen to him regularly, although I did start following him on Instagram years ago. The idea behind the sermon was one I hadn’t given much thought to before. Basically, the idea was: resolve over results. I think about this most …
It’s spring! A season of reawakening and new energy. These days, I look at spring like I used to look at the start of a new school year. As nature wakes up, so do I. I find myself with more energy and eager to dip into new projects. And this past week, I have been …
It’s October. I’m at my parents’ house, the house my dad built with his own hands from the ground up. I lived in this house from age 2 until I moved out at 25. But I’ve had roots on the property since before I was born. Like any good child, I left some (many) things …
Like many young adults, I didn’t do much cooking until I moved out of my parents’ house. I shared my first apartment out of college with a friend from work. It was a great setup, and I loved the time I lived with her. But I didn’t have a lot of money. I quit the …
