The Week Between Christmas and New Year: How to Slow Down Without Falling Behind Christmas was just a couple of days ago. The wrapping paper is gone (mostly). The house feels lived-in — maybe a little messy, maybe decorations are only halfway down. The calendar suddenly feels quiet…but your mind doesn’t. You’re thinking about everything […]

Christmas break is one of my favorite times — slow mornings, cozy afternoons, family time… and kids (sometimes one kid…sometimes all of them) who suddenly forget how to entertain themselves. Whether your kids go to school or you homeschool, Christmas break usually means one thing: your home gets louder, messier and a whole lot more […]

The holidays are such a special season, but let’s be honest — traveling as a mom is a whole different ball game. It’s exciting… and it can be exhausting. It’s fun… and sometimes chaotic. And the mental load? It’s a lot. Not just the packing and prepping, but the actual traveling…and then coming home afterward. […]

The Morning of Thanksgiving: 3 Things I Do to Start the Day Calm Let’s talk about Thanksgiving morning. It can be loud, busy, messy and full of “Mom, where’s my ___?” before you’ve even had your coffee. But these three simple things help me start the day grounded instead of rushed — and honestly, they’ve […]

(A birthday post from a mom who loves cozy, simple Christmas) It’s my birthday today and every year around this time I feel the same thing: deep gratitude for the life I get to live and the simple traditions that make our home feel warm and cozy in the midst of the busiest time of […]

Family travel is exciting — but let’s be honest, it can also be exhausting. Between packing for everyone, prepping meals or snacks and making sure we actually get out the door on time, the days leading up to a trip can feel chaotic. That’s why I’ve learned there’s one thing I always do before we […]

Fall is one of my favorite seasons to homeschool. The weather (finally) cools down a little where we live — not 90’s anymore, but lovely 70’s and 80’s — and the leaves are starting to change. After two months of school, we’re in a good groove, which makes it the perfect time to weave in […]

Fall is one of my favorite times to cook — cozy flavors, cooler nights and food that brings everyone to the table. But let’s be honest, between homeschool, therapies, lessons and other activities, I don’t have time for complicated dinners. That’s why I lean on meals that practically make themselves — soups simmering in the […]

I love fall — the cooler weather, cozy foods, and all the fun activities. But if I’m not careful, this season fills up fast. Festivals, pumpkin patches, hayrides, trunk-or-treats… all the things I love can quickly turn into burnout and overwhelm. Yes, I want my kids to enjoy the season, but I’ve also learned that […]

Coffee + Connection: Small Daily Things That Keep Me Grounded Motherhood can be really full — homeschooling, therapies, meals, laundry, cleaning, working and everything in between. It’s easy to slip into survival mode, moving from one task to the next without ever catching your breath. But I’ve learned something over the years: it’s the little […]

By the time Friday afternoon hits, I can feel the weight of the week in every corner of our home — the kids room messy, dirty bathrooms and a messy homeschool room.  I know if I ignore it, it will get worse over the weekend and Monday will be crazy and chaotic. But if we […]

For years, I believed a good mom could do it all, I really believed it and actually tried too. Can we say big ol’ fail? Homeschool, therapies, clean house, homemade meals, lessons, church, friendships… all without skipping a beat. As moms we really try to do it all, don’t we? But here’s what I’ve learned […]