“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” Henri Nouwen “Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” Dalai Lama I love these quotes from Henri Nouwen and the Dalai Lama. They seem to be saying two things: finding joy and […]
7 Steps to Start Hand Lettering
I’m so excited to have my friend Morgan guest posting today. I’ve tried adult coloring books for relaxation and fun, but haven’t tried hand lettering yet. After reading her post, I’m excited to get started! Hand Lettering for Beginners If you’ve ever checked out the DIY section of Pinterest, you’ve probably seen some gorgeous hand […]
How to Plan the Perfect Personal Retreat in 3 Steps
I started taking personal retreats after my youngest son was 3 years old. I’ve gone on plenty of retreats as a single person, married couple, and then family with young children with various Christian groups and churches. However, I only started planning an annual personal retreat after I started having children. As an introverted mom, […]
Summer Activities for the Slow Home
A month ago I got an email at work asking us to start thinking about summer vacation and coverage that we might need while on vacation. I was thoroughly impressed that people already knew what they were doing this summer! Our family doesn’t have any grand plans for this summer but I have started thinking […]
3 Ways to Use a Bullet Journal for Self Care
I am intrigued with bullet journals. I’ve never had one (I don’t think bulleted lists count) but my friend Rachel from Smart Mom Smart Ideas is a bullet journal queen! We all get to benefit from her experience and wisdom today. Enjoy this guest post – and let us know if you try it! How […]
Clutter Free Gifts to Give Mom
Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 14. If you are looking for ideas for clutter free gifts to give mom this year, you will find five easy to make but very thoughtful gifts below! Last year my sisters and I were able to celebrate Mother’s Day with my mom at the Grand Canyon! […]
Living My One Word
This is the first time I’ve chosen one word for the year. It just came to me one night at the dinner table when I was with my family (you can read the full story here). My word(s) for the year is “spark joy.” Ever since I chose my one word for the year, it has been […]