Wisdom from Mother Robin + Nest with Eggs DIY
This story of Mother Robin and her squawky brood reminds me to slow down and enjoy my full nest days, even when my own brood is being loud and squawky.!
Keeping ‘Em Fed with Daily Bread: Encouragement for Mothers
When my boys were little, I realized through their playtime antics that being a good mom is as simple as providing their daily bread.
Mama Books: Picture Books that Celebrate Mothers
When Landon pulled out a stack of favorite picture books and labeled them “Mama Books,” I couldn’t help but smile. He had created a perfect collection to snuggle up and read with mom.
Five Nature Journaling Methods: Which One is Best for You?
Enjoying nature, art, and my kids all at the same time?...It doesn’t get much better than that. Here are five methods to get you started on your own nature journaling adventure.
Wishtree: An Encouraging Story About a Tree (which those of us in Cedar Rapids could really use)
A skunk named Hotbutteredpopcorn, a opossum named Flashlight, a girl named Samar…these are just a few of the characters that surround Red, the strong old oak at the center of this story that had us laughing and “rooting” for friendship and kindness to win the day. After another season of derecho cleanup, we were more than ready for an encouraging story about a tree…
Fruit Pizza
I clearly remember the first time I experienced “potluck angst.” Andrew and I were newlyweds living in Boise, Idaho and I was asked to bring something to share at a baby shower brunch. This seemingly simple request weighed heavy on me as I faced one stressful decision after another…
Why I Gave Something Up for Lent
Why did I give something up for lent? The answer is easy. Because I didn’t want to.