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Whether here in these posts, over on Facebook and Instagram, or in one of my books, I share about the extraordinary ordinary found in being a wife, mom, and woman. I’d love to share a cup of coffee over a picket fence in our backyard, so that’s how I write. Join me?
This Is for You, One-of-a-Kind Mom
I'm pleased as punch to introduce you to my latest project -- this time, in partnership with (in)courage! A Mother's Love: Celebrating Every Kind of Mom, is now here. And adorable. I compiled and edited this book almost exactly a year ago, and now it's here! I...
A Moment of Christmas: 25 December Devotions for Moms — is now available on Amazon!
‘Tis the season. . . and I have a present for you. I've been quietly working on updating my first book, A Moment of Christmas. That little devotional came out FIVE years ago now, which is unbelievable to me. Hundreds of us have added it to our Christmas season...
What I’ve Gained From Losing 53 lbs
Over the past eighteen months, I’ve lost 53 lbs. I’ve lost an entire Josie off my body, if you will. Yep, she's five and weighs 53 lbs. Pretty astonishing to think of in those terms. But I’ve gained so much more than the extra weight I’ve lost. Last week, my little...
Their Perspective From the Floor
My 3yo climbed into my lap at the bottom of the stairs. I’m thick in the snuggling years and I’m here for it. She needed some loves and while getting them, her big sister said, “Oh you guys are so cute! You should take a selfie. Where is your phone? I will take it.”...
Pumpkin Spice for Your Soul — now available on Amazon!
‘Tis the season. All the creamer in my fridge is of the pumpkin spice variety. All the surfaces in my home have a pumpkin on them. My book is finally out in all its glory... and now exclusively available on Amazon!! ?? For five years now, we’ve shipped my books out...
On That Which Goes Unspoken
Usually on Mother's Day weekend, I re-post a piece I wrote several years ago, in which I celebrate 'the other mothers'. The ones who understand loss, longing, and deepest pain. These are the mothers who are heavy on my heart as this complicated holiday rolls around,...
Lessons Learned From Losing 38 Pounds
Yep. Over the last ten months I've lost more than 38 lbs. I hit 40 before the holidays, but then I lived my life and ate cookies with my family, and now I'm at 38 (again). I've shared about this whole journey a bit over on Instagram (click "here for my "Weight Loss"...
How to Have a Frazzle-free Holiday Season
'Tis the season to prepare for the holidays! Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas will be here soon - before we know it, in the blink of an eye, before we can say 'Jingle Bells'. Soon we will be up to our elbows in meal prep, gift buying and wrapping, card-mailing, and...
Introducing… my new book.
I wrote another book. It's been as much a surprise to me as it may be to you, and it's done. In my hands. ANOTHER BOOK. It's my favorite project yet. I was so excited when we picked it up today that I dragged my whole family to our favorite little lake to take...
On Better Reflecting Your Basic Self and Wild Heart
Soulful 70's rock is probably my favorite musical genre. The only other era that comes close to matching the joy of this genre is music of Bing Crosby, Etta James, Eartha Kitt, Judy Garland... The music of the 30's and 40's brings me joy, but the soul jams of the 70's...
How I’m Teaching my Kids About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
My little girls still have their 'school' today, but my kindergartner is off and we are still learning. I've been pinning and printing all morning. I sent my son downstairs to ask Alexa about MLK while I got dressed. I've pulled storybooks about Ruby Bridges and other...
My One Word for 2018
I'm coming off a Hallmark Christmas movie bender. You guys, I'm pretty sure that between Halloween and New Year's Day I watched FORTY NEW HOLIDAY MOVIES. I'm not even sorry. (It was for WORK. Kind of. OK it was for Facebook live videos with my friend. WHATEVER. 'twas...
