finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
Remember when I mentioned the darling shop, Ella & Ezzi, the other week? Sadly, her mama is terminally ill and there is a YouCaring fundraiser going on to help fly family to Minnesota to say goodbye. If you had an Ella & Ezzi Memory Game on your shopping list for Christmas, read this post, donate $50, and […]
As you get older, you learn things about yourself. And I, have learned one very important thing about myself and my shopping habits … it’s about return policies. I’m pretty strategic about the things I buy. I research, I price compare, I hold my breath, and save. When it comes time to spend my hard earned […]
I mentioned on Facebook a few weeks ago that I sorted through my closet and took a bunch of things to the consignment shop. In that pile, I gathered everything red. I’m just not a red girl and so, it all left. Years ago someone told me I looked pretty in red, something about my […]
At the end of September we ventured out with our favorite photographer to lock in another round of family photos. It was pure bliss! All smiles. No hiccups whatsoever. How family photos always go … wink, wink ;) That’s why it always amazes me when photography folks can capture such amazing moments. I love love […]
Hello December 1st! I wanted to take quick moment and tell you that I want to do all the things with you this month. I want to make a thousand cookies and go Christmas caroling while bundled up in my favorite scarf. I want to visit Zoo Lights and Snowflake Lane, Holiday Lights and all the […]
Here’s the thing … Dominic is a lumber guy. He loves it and will probably be in the building industry for most of his career. It’s a good gig, but I do squeak often about the lack of paid holidays. Thankfully, Thanksgiving is one of the days he gets off so we grasped the daylight hours, […]
Givings Day – that’s what Jemma calls Thanksgiving. It’s the sweetest and so, I don’t dare correct her. AND, what cute little turkeys ^^^ – Jem asks to make handprint art ALL THE TIME. And well, giant-eyed turkeys were obviously a fitting choice. Anyways, this blog is officially closed for Thanksgiving :) So, go to […]
Have you heard the uproar about stores being open on Thanksgiving? This time of year, it’s the shot heard ’round the world. And so, because there is never enough chatter on controversial subjects, I figured I should chime in. I mean, why not? Here’s the deal. People are going to Christmas shop in November. People […]
Want to win a pair of shoes from Minnetonka Moccasin? Enter at the bottom of this post! Once a month or so, my gal, Leah, and I do our best to line up the dads or grandmas so we can slip out on a mom date. Years ago, all our spare time was spent on […]
One Hundred Lessons is my story. It’s the heart of my experience in motherhood and all the things, well 100 of the things, I want my children to read and remember. These bits are my hope for the future and my cherished memories of the past. Most of all, they are the beautiful moments of […]
Yesterday I confessed my love for Black Friday sales. And I do – I really, really love them. Even more, I love sales that aren’t tied to one, crazy day. And friends, I’ve found one of those. With the help of The Microsoft Store I’m thrilled to be sharing something fabulous that is available NOW – no […]