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 […]

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 […]

Homeschool mornings can set the tone for the whole day. If the morning starts rushed or stressful, it’s harder for everyone to focus and learn. But here’s what I’ve learned: calm mornings don’t happen by accident. They come from a few simple rhythms that help us move from waking up to being ready for the […]

The Simplified Fall Reset: Getting Your Home Ready for the New Season Fall is my favorite season. The weather starts to shift, routines settle in after summer and there’s a natural sense of starting fresh. But let’s be honest — as a mom, this is also the busiest time of year. Between school schedules, sports […]

My Top 5 Go-To Crockpot Meals for Busy Homeschool Days (Quick, family-friendly crockpot meals when the day runs long) I’m writing this on a rainy dreary day, knowing I’m doing a crockpot meal for dinner and it got me thinking about the craziness of Back to School. I know some of our homeschool days can […]

Mom Life in the Messy Middle: Why “Good Enough” is Sometimes the Goal When my kids were younger, I thought the “messy middle” of motherhood was the toddler years. Now, with kids who are 9, 11, and 13, I know better. This is the real messy middle — where the days are filled with math […]

💗 Blog #7 in the “From Mom Guilt to Peaceful Rhythms” Series The Legacy I Want to Leave When I think about motherhood, I don’t just think about the days I’m living—I think about the memories I’m shaping.I ask myself often:What will my kids remember about home?Will they know that I love Jesus? Will they […]

It’s Okay to Do Motherhood Differently—You Know What Works for Your Family 💗 Blog #6 in the From Mom Guilt to Peaceful Rhythms Series As moms we go through different seasons, sometimes they are hard and sometimes they are a little bit on the easier side. Others feel heavy—like we’re performing for an audience instead […]

💗 Blog #5 in the “From Mom Guilt to Peaceful Rhythms” Series When I was younger, I used to hate structure. I thought it meant boring routines and strict schedules. But the older I got, the more I noticed something: I actually loved and thrived when I had structure. So when I became a mom, […]

💗 Blog #4 in the “From Mom Guilt to Peaceful Rhythms” Series Our weekends used to be jam-packed—from deep cleaning the house to running errands and keeping the kids entertained. And most weekends, my husband was working, so it all fell on me. By Sunday night, I’d collapse into bed completely drained. It was too […]