Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and it also holds an insane amount of significance, as it is in remembrance of one of the most … [Read more...] about 6 Meaningful Christmas Traditions to Help You Remember What It’s All About
5 Easy Ways to Celebrate Advent
Advent is such a rich tradition that I wish was more widely understood and practiced! Here are 5 easy ways to celebrate Advent and make the Christmas … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Ways to Celebrate Advent
Vacations and Why They are not Frivolous
I come back and smell the trees.I snuggle into my couch. I reach for my morning rituals.The rhythms are familiar, they come easy and I welcome … [Read more...] about Vacations and Why They are not Frivolous
On Exiting the Honeymoon Stage
We’ve officially decided we’re out of the honeymoon stage. I looked forward to this revelation with dread, fearing that the exiting of the honeymoon … [Read more...] about On Exiting the Honeymoon Stage
Fantasy
Murtagh by Christopher Paolini (13+)Murtagh is a follow-up book to the Eragon triology that follows the heroic adventures of Murtagh and Thorn … [Read more...] about Fantasy
Memoirs/Autobiographies/Biographies
(In no particular order)A Severe Mercy by Sheldon VanaukenSO GOOD. I just want to be their friends. Sheldon and Davy, their deep love, intelligence, … [Read more...] about Memoirs/Autobiographies/Biographies
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having a Baby
1) Birth is UnpredictableObvi, but also, let it realllllly settle in and consider what it could look like for your birth to not look as planned. With … [Read more...] about 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Having a Baby
My Story
In company with perhaps a high percentage of other adolescents, I generally felt pretty insignificant, and small, and a little confused. I had an … [Read more...] about My Story
Ten Ways to Combat Post-Partum Depression
First of all, if you’re here, you’re probably spiraling down, so here’s some reminders: You are not a terrible Mom. You do love your child. You are … [Read more...] about Ten Ways to Combat Post-Partum Depression