Why Dave Ramsey Worked For Our Family
About six years ago, I was just finishing up my Master’s degree and had accumulated thousands of dollars in student loans. My husband and I were both working jobs that paid next to nothing....
We Disconnected our Television
When my husband and I got married 6 years ago, we didn't have a television.
This wasn't initially a choice we talked about and made for a specific reason; honestly, we just didn't have the...
DIY Cedar Wood Plank Wall
When we first got pregnant with baby #2, the wheels started spinning with what we could do with Lincoln's Big Boy room. I always knew when the time came that we would move Lincoln's...
Easy Weeknight Recipes for August
Hey Mama’s!
Well, summer has officially come to a close. Every last drop of the sweltering heat sure does trick us though! August usually feels a bit awkward to me. The kids are starting back...
Brain Basics #3: Rhythm
Last time, I talked about the Four Fs: Fight/Flight/Freeze/Fawn, how we all experience them in response to stress, and how they can get out of control when we are chronically stressed. For this post,...
Austin’s Best Girls Night Out Spots
Are mounds of laundry, loads of dishes and screaming kids consuming your life? Mom-ing is challenging and girl time is important to recharge! I have curated a short list of my top faves, both...
15 Independent Screen-Free Activities to Help Your Child Unwind
If you find yourself looking to set effective screen time limits for your children, you’re not alone. By now we are all aware of the research exposing the dangers of excess screen time, particularly...
Building Memories with Dad: A Simple Father’s Day Craft
This Father’s Day, have your kids surprise Dad with a gift that will keep him smiling for years to come. It’s incredibly simple Father's Day craft to make; I promise you won’t end up...
In Praise of Stepping Away from Extra Activities
As moms, one of our primary job titles is Master of the Family Schedule or, in the words of counselor and educator Kim John Payne, “architects of our family’s daily lives.” In his book...
DIY Headband Holder
With two girls in my house, we have A LOT of headbands and I have yet to find the
perfect place to store them, besides all shoved into a drawer. I wanted a place where
I...