It's hard to avoid conversations or shopping lists that don't revolve around gifts this time of the year. We become what feels like hyper-focused on finding the perfect gift for those in our life and spoiling everyone around us. This year, Dave and I took it easy on gifts and tried to focus on the details of … Continue reading Because at Christmas We Talk About Gifts
It's been far, far too long since I've sat down to write. What's funny is I always hated writing when I was younger (I even despised teaching it) and I don't know what changed, or when it changed but I discovered it was an amazing outlet to express myself, connect to others, and to just let things … Continue reading When Life Gives You…Lemonade
Those are two words I never truly imagined putting together, lonely and motherhood. Being a mom means being surrounded, always...right? I've been thinking about this for quite some time and just now have gathered the guts to write about it. I hate the idea of writing about something that might make someone think I'm not grateful enough or that … Continue reading The Loneliness of Motherhood
As I sit and reflect this evening on everything Mother's Day is to me, I felt inspired to write. (I haven't been writing as much as I'd like to and hopefully this can get me back in the swing of things). While I loved being lazy and sleeping in, and even taking a nap, Mother's … Continue reading Thank You for Making Me a Mom
Delight in the beauty that surrounds you. ...Did you read that? Did you pay attention? Delight in the beauty that surrounds you. ...How often do you actually think that type of positive thought? Be honest. I'm not judging. Delight in the beauty that surrounds you. Ok lovelies. I've come to a conclusion. Nothing groundbreaking here, but something that many … Continue reading Delight in the Beauty that Surrounds You
Glitter & Goldfish 