Author Archives: lizlauterbach

What is Self Care Really About

Self Care…what is it? what does it mean? I am guessing you have heard the word self care a time or two, or the phrase you need to add self care into your routine/schedule/day, but what does it really look like? In my option self care has become a buzz word, a badge just likeContinue reading “What is Self Care Really About”

Are You Remembering to Take Care of Your Marriage?

So, do you put your marriage as a priority? Or is on the back-burner? Do you keep things simmering throughout, day to day, year to year? Or has it been forgotten about? I will admit, once we started to grow our family my focus shifted to a majority of the time the kids, letting myContinue reading “Are You Remembering to Take Care of Your Marriage?”

9 Years Ago My Life Flipped Upside Down

So 9 years ago marks the day that I became a mom for the first time.  My daughter entered this world weighing 2.5 ounces, 10 fingers, 10 toes, and the start of a beautiful face.  Scheduled to arrive in July, she came early. It was the morning of January 27, 2011 I heard the words,Continue reading “9 Years Ago My Life Flipped Upside Down”

Homeschooling ~ Mid Year Looking Back & Planning Forward

You may already know that we homeschool.  Here\’s the thing about it, while we are midway through a school year, we, in many ways, school year round.  Why?  Because each day is an opportunity to learn and grow.  It is an opportunity to gain wisdom that you can share with the world around you. YouContinue reading “Homeschooling ~ Mid Year Looking Back & Planning Forward”

When You Realize You Filled Yourself Over Full

I have been feeling a bit in a funk the past handful of days.  Sometimes I can place the reason why, other times it takes me time to realize it, accept it, and move forward from it. It wasn\’t until I sat down this afternoon during nap that I realized just how exhausted I am. Continue reading “When You Realize You Filled Yourself Over Full”

The Tapes We Play ~ How Does it Relate to Our Minds

Let me ask you this, what tapes do you play in your head? For some, you may read that know exactly what I am asking.  For others, you may have no clue.  And for some, you are wondering, what is a tape? The last one is a little funny because it really shows my age. Continue reading “The Tapes We Play ~ How Does it Relate to Our Minds”

My Words for 2020 and Reflecting 2019\’s Words

For the past decade I have been picking a word to carry with me for the year. December 2010 was the first time I came across the idea. Fall of 2010 I was part of an amazing course called Illuminate.  It was about using photography and journaling to work through the grief of pregnancy loss. Continue reading “My Words for 2020 and Reflecting 2019\’s Words”

Open the Doors, Open the Windows ~ Be Vulnerable, Be Free ~ Receive the Ultimate Gift

As the sun begins to rise, the clouds of color are spreading throughout the morning sky.  Today is December 23.  Two days before Christmas.  I let my thoughts wonder a bit. For the first time in quite sometime, I am not feeling stressed or overwhelmed.  My to do list isn\’t a mile long.  All monthContinue reading “Open the Doors, Open the Windows ~ Be Vulnerable, Be Free ~ Receive the Ultimate Gift”

The True Magic and Awe of the Holiday Season

December is a lead up to Christmas and New Year\’s Day.  It is filled with so many activities, concerts, preparing, to do lists and more.  As soon as Thanksgiving is done, we rush right on into December.  Flinging the doors wide open, busying ourselves, rushing, getting caught up in the hustle and bustle…and for what? Continue reading “The True Magic and Awe of the Holiday Season”