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Putting the Garden to Bed
The air has changed. It’s subtle, but unmistakable, the way mornings carry a faint crispness, the way the light falls lower and more golden in the evenings. After months of tending and coaxing, the garden is ready to rest, and I find myself ready to slow with it. This week I cut back the zinnias,…
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When the Blog Traffic Doesn’t Come
I’ve been blogging for over a year now. In that time, I’ve written a lot, learned a lot, and poured hours into shaping words. But here’s the truth: my traffic is still really low. It’s frustrating. I wish my blog had taken off quickly, the kind people stumble onto and share without me working so…
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How I’m Choosing a Little Extra (Without Doing More)
Lately I’ve been thinking about what it really means to go the extra mile. Not in the sense of piling on more work or adding more things to an already full plate. For me, it’s more about re-committing to the life I’ve already built for myself and being intentional in the little moments. Sometimes that…
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What I’ve Learned This Year (A Birthday Post)
Some personal journal reflections on the year before 35 This past year was full. Not dramatic, not wildly eventful, just full in a quiet, steady way. Full of laundry and laughter, homeschooling and garden dirt, creative work and grocery lists and long afternoons with my kids. We also got sick a lot. I don’t think…
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“Can Hardly Wait for School to Start Again?” A Moment That Changed How I Talk About My Kids
Last year, sometime during the cozy blur of December, my then-seven-year-old daughter heard the classic Christmas song It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas. She was enjoying the twinkly melody until that one line came floating out of the speaker: “And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again…” She turned…
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Building Family Culture Through Simple Rhythms
When I look at the life we’re building as a family, it’s not the big trips or the grand celebrations that stand out the most, it’s the small, steady habits we weave into our days. Over time, these little choices have become the quiet backdrop of our family culture, the things that make life sweet…
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Caring For An Aging Dog
I can see it happening in slow, quiet ways. The stilling, the softening, the gentle retreat from the energetic chaos of youth. Mugatu, our dog who has been with us for so many years, is slowing down. His steps are more measured now, his once-bright eyes clouded with cataracts. He still wags his tail when…
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15 Favorite Biographical Picture Books
One of the best ways to introduce kids to history, innovation, and perseverance is through beautifully crafted picture books based on real lives. Most libraries have a junior biographical section these days, and I highly suggest checking it out! These books bring remarkable individuals to life, making their stories accessible and inspiring for young readers.…
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My Experience with Pregnancy Anxiety
I still remember the moment with aching clarity. I was newly pregnant after a devastating miscarriage, and instead of joy, I was drowning in anxiety. It wasn’t the occasional worry that most expectant mothers feel. This was something else, something all-consuming. I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t sleep. Panic attacks came in waves, crashing over me…
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