The Surprising Blessing of a Minimum Wage Job
In 1993, babysitting was the only real work experience I had. I frequently sat for one family in particular. They were a […]
Category: Life
Expect the Unexpected
I have to admit that taking my kids to the park was one of my least favorite activities. The problem for me […]
Finding Peace in Disappointment
Christmas is my favorite! As soon as Christmas songs start playing on the radio, it’s impossible to stop the waves of nostalgia […]
Lessons from a Hamster
I have an ongoing relationship with fear. It’s not the kind of fear that leaves my heart pounding or turns my stomach […]
Navigating Life
As a kid, our family vacations always involved a really long road trip. And I can’t picture one of our vacations without […]
New Traditions and Storage Closets
I saw a post on Instagram reminding us that 2022 is just days away, and the things we are still processing from […]
Reflections From an Almost Empty Nester
A few weeks ago, our teenage girls went on a church mission trip to the mountains of Idaho with no cell service. […]
Holy Chicken Nuggets
I celebrated my 44th birthday a few weeks ago. I’m not a huge fan of being the center of attention any of […]
Small Victories and Dog Grooming
Notice anything different? Well, you shouldn’t. And that’s a good thing! I successfully (BY MYSELF) moved this website to a new hosting […]
A Few Lessons I’ve Learned This Fall
I’m taking inspiration from one of my favorite authors, Emily P. Freeman. Her blog is a breath of fresh air and I […]