Turning 40 as a mom of four—10 meaningful things I hope my kids remember about me, our home, and the way I loved them through every season.(For background: I turned 40 on November 6, 2025. I'm doing my best to embrace this new decade with grace and humor and smiles all … [Read more...]
Healthy Lunchbox Hacks Every Mom Should Know
Make packing school lunches easier and healthier with these time-saving lunchbox hacks for busy moms. Simple, kid-friendly tips and ideas! Say Goodbye to Lunchbox Stress Back-to-school season brings one big challenge: what’s going in the lunchbox?! If you’re tired of the same … [Read more...]
Kneading Through the Holidays: Finding Joy in Baking & Discovering New Holiday Traditions
The house is quieter than usual this December. The kids' stockings hang empty on the mantle, waiting for their return from their 8-day trip with their dad. The holiday season after divorce brings a particular kind of silence – one that echoes with memories of Christmas mornings … [Read more...]
5 on Friday: Michael’s Injury, Mom’s Grilling, & 3 More!
It's officially been almost one year since I last wrote a five on friday blog post. Ooops! I always have the best intentions to keep up with these weekly series... but alas, months of life happen! Here was 5 on Friday July 2023 edition. I promise it's a fun … [Read more...]
What Did You Want to Be When You Grew Up?
What did you want to be when you grew up? The funny thing is, I think I'm still in the process of growing up. As far as what I wanted to be? I'll tell you what I tell the kids multiple times a day: all I ever wanted to be is their Mom. And lord have mercy, did I certainly get … [Read more...]
