Homemaking
Reading Time: 7 minutes I’m so excited to bring you the very first edition of “Life On the Other Side,” a new monthly feature where I will share tidbits from my personal life–books I’m reading, shows or movies I’m watching, things I’m enjoying with my kids, and what I’m learning. I hope you’ll enjoy these posts and share […]
Archives for November 2017
Family FinancesStart Your Journey to Financial Confidence by Defining Your Values
Reading Time: 3 minutes The journey to financial confidence can be an exciting reality for you–no matter the state of your bank account right now. The journey starts by defining your values. We’ll be discussing just why and how in this post! Would you believe me if I told you that our family found it easier to manage our money when we […]
Healthy YouGrowing in Gratitude Through Crisis
Reading Time: 4 minutes Growing up in upper middle-income families, my husband and I were always the givers and never the recipients of charity. I never imagined that the tables would turn on us when we were in our late 20s and early 30s, with a toddler and infant underfoot, and a third child on the way. But that’s […]
The BEST Way to Make Money as a Stay-at-Home Mom
Reading Time: 5 minutes I recently discovered what I think may be the BEST way to make money as a stay-at-home mom. No, it might not be for everyone, but this is seriously one of the best work-at-home mom opportunities I’ve run across in a long time! One of my favorite experiences of my college years was getting to […]
MotherhoodConnect With Your Kids at Christmas: 5 Ways to Make Memories Together This Year
Reading Time: 4 minutes In the hustle and bustle of the holidays, I fear we can too easily fail to focus on what matters most–the celebration of Christ’s birth and time with our family. I believe you can connect with your kids at Christmas (and I can too!). Today’s post gives 5 ways to intentionally make memories with your […]
Moms Can Practice Hygge: 3 Ways to Cultivate the Danish Art of “Cozy”
Reading Time: 6 minutes Hygge has been huge in recent years. But what is it, and how can moms practice hygge? We’ll explore both in today’s post. You won’t want to miss these ways that you can bring hygge to your life! I first heard the term “hygge” less than a year ago. I was “hanging out” in one […]
Getting Along With People Different Than Us
Reading Time: 4 minutes Too often we write people off without really getting to know them or their stories. Getting along with people different than us can be easier than we think. These 5 steps to building stronger friendships can get you started!Â
2017 Christmas Gift Guide for the Whole Family
Reading Time: 4 minutes We hope this gift guide, which includes gifts you can buy ONLINE–without leaving your house–will help take the stress out of holiday shopping! Check out the 2016, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Gift Guides for even more ideas! Christmas is just a few weeks from now. If Will had his way, we’d be decorating for Christmas on […]
