Sometimes staring at a blank page can stop us in our tracks. At times, the words seem to flow freely and with ease. Other times, that page staring back at us can literally stop us. We fill with fear, guilt, what if, frustration, and such. It is like taking a chance, a leap of faith,Continue reading “What is Your Heart Drawn To?”
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When Parenting Gets Tough
Parenting is tough sometimes. It is true it isn\’t always unicorns and rose either. Before having kids of my own, I developed thoughts of how I would be as a parent. The things I would do, wanted to do, wouldn\’t do, would change, etc. I thought that being a teacher would make me a betterContinue reading “When Parenting Gets Tough”
Are You Craving Spring?
Anyone else craving Spring? I totally am. Yup, I know, I am in Minnesota and by choosing to live here I am choosing to take the weather as it comes and goes. And in all honesty, this Winter hasn\’t been that bad, or felt as long as in past years. Here we are, one weekContinue reading “Are You Craving Spring?”
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”
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