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How I Structure Mornings with my Kids for a Smooth Start

A simple, flexible morning routine that helps kids start the day with independence, responsibility, and peace—while making mornings smoother for the whole family. Practical ideas & chore lists. A key piece to living deliberately is setting up the day for success. Whatever your day holds, let’s reclaim the mornings with time to ourselves, a reset…

Dear Homeschool Parent: Read This on the Hard Days

12 lessons from 15 years of homeschooling—what I’ve learned, what I’d do differently, and what I wish I knew sooner If you’re a homeschooler, this one’s for you! But even if you’re not, I think you’ll find encouragement here too. This post is a bit longer than usual because I wanted to share plenty of…

When Life Gets Complicated – 4 Helpful Lists

In seasons where everything feels upside down a few tools can keep you going. Life can be exceptionally hard. There have been seasons full of days where I wake up and just focus on the next few hours. In my house there are interrupted schedules, strong emotions, unexpected setbacks, and lots of family. I am…

Reading Superpowers: My Book Stack

If your nightstand is stacked with half-finished books and your library checkout list is a little ambitious, you’re in good company! Here are some tips. Reading multiple books at once doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—with some small changes, it can actually make reading easier, more fun, and a perfect fit for your busy life. If…

15 Ways to Avoid Writing Work

I wouldn’t consider myself a procrastinator, but this list says otherwise… . Please feel free to share this post! Share Reflection Questions:What keeps you from your creative projects?How does daily life get in the way of your long-term goals? I would love to hear from you. Which one resonated with you the most? Now that…

Weird Things I Do To Slow Down

Hustle and stress have become the norm, but they’re not what I want to invest my time or energy in. Over the years, I’ve built a list of intentional ways to slow down—here are some of my favorites. “Normal” in our society is stress, hurry, overwhelm, an empty bank account, mountains of debt, and anxiety.…