My goal was to revive my parenting skills, refuel for my next season of homeschooling, and enjoy doing deep learning in a vibrant community of intelligent women. Mission accomplished!!! š . āA person is not built up from without but from withinā¦ a life of the mind is sustained upon ideas.ā – Charlotte Mason Vol…
I canāt believe itās here! I am prepping to launch my book! The story and behind-the-scenes peek at my publishing journey. The Story – It was Christmas morning. Wrapping paper and opened gifts littered the living room. The puppy was enjoying destroying a box stopping only to look up at the nearby cat watching with…
My story of deep conviction began with a simple realization: I had stopped showing my kids they were loved each morning. Just a few intentional minutes unlocked the secret to happier mornings. I am typically not a morning person (unless I am sitting in a camping chair). I require hot tea, quiet, and a slow…
Here is a closer look, an insiderās view, into my writing life and creative work. > > > The Short Answer = lots of places š Here is a closer look (an insiderās view) into my writing life and creative work. I hope that is sparks some of your own creativity. The key to making…
The Blue Dot Effect study shows how our brains tend to find something āwrongā or āscaryā in situationsāeven if the actual danger has disappeared. The Blue Dot Effect study ā hereās how it works: In the study, participants were shown a series of colored dots and were asked to identify which ones were blue. At…
Ever feel like your own expectations are tripping you up? Let’s break them down, examine what really matters, and find freedom in embracing the season you’re in. “There is no expectation without explanation.” – Leah Boden I have used this quote to improve my relationships with my kids, in homeschooling, and even in my marriage.…
The calendar change does not require an upending of my life, just encouragement to make small adjustments. Yesterday I sat in my quiet kitchen with gingerbread toast, a mug of English tea, and listened to a podcast that reminded me of a few of my foundational truths. “I want us all to have the foundational…
Feeling overwhelmed by lifeās noise? A simple word can bring clarity, guiding you back to whatās essential and keeping your mind calmāno endless lists required! I sat at the kitchen table in the dim early morning light. The quiet curled around me with arms of comfort. I stared at the steam rising from my hot…
Relationships are hard. Humans are flawed and messy. (Especially me.) In honor of our anniversary, here are a few things that I have learned over the years. In the last 23 years, we have had some great moments and hard ones. We have had seasons of closeness and times when we each did our own…
Edwards Farmhouse happenings and of course the story and pictures of the newest addition to our home. This year I have leaned into the abundance of the Christmas season. On a whim, I decorated the house the weekend before Thanksgiving. It has made a huge difference for me. It has been so nice to separate…