Father’s Day was this past weekend. For the fatherless, there were difficult moments of wishing, sadness, and loss. The anniversary of my father’s death falls very close to Father’s day so there is compounded grief. I usually avoid Facebook for the week, waiting for all the pictures of fathers to get buried in the feed. […]
Our Simple and Affordable Summer Bucket List
I love reading any summer bucket list. It’s fun to read how people are going to intentionally set aside time to have fun with their families. I’ve never actually written one down for our family until today. I’m learning the power of writing intentions down – things that get written down usually get done. If […]
How to Set a Slow and Sane Summer Rhythm
20 days. We have 20 days until school ends for my kids, who are 14, 12, and 6 years old. I always feel relief and slight dread at the idea of summer. Without a plan, the older kids in our family would probably only do two things – sleep and play video games. Without a […]
4 Ways to Keep our Marriages Healthy
This September my husband and I will be married for 18 years. We have a son entering high school in the Fall and our “baby” just lost his first tooth. The saying, “the days are long but the years are short” is usually used in reference to parenthood. It rings true of marriage as well. […]
5 Helpful Tips on How to Travel on a Budget
My sisters, mom, and I recently traveled to the Grand Canyon. It was a trip that was on my mom’s “bucket list” for years. This is actually the first time in several years that we’ve taken a trip together as a family. Here are a few things I learned about how to travel on a […]
The Perfect Long Weekend at the Grand Canyon (and beyond)
The Grand Canyon is one of the 7 Wonders of the Natural World and a destination that a lot of people have visited. Most people we spoke with before our trip, however, only drove to the edge and didn’t necessarily venture into the canyon. When people found out we were going to be there for […]
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
Theodore Seuss Geisel, lovingly known as Dr. Seuss, is celebrated today for his beloved books. He was born in 1904, 112 years ago today, and his legacy lives on across the world. *Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you […]