In this busy season, it can be difficult to do all the things that we enjoy. All of the scheduled events, expectations from others, extra gatherings, gift buying (and wrapping)… it can all feel overwhelming. But, if we take the time to enjoy the traditions that we care about we can make memories and find…
This fall I am taking a break from writing and publishing. I am choosing to slow down. I will take more time to snuggle my kids close and enjoy handicrafts. I have an ambitious stack of books to read (with some new teas to try). I want to listen to more podcasts and audiobooks. I…
A few years ago I went through burnout. I realized during that time our weekends were so busy I did not have space for downtime, projects, or rest. I big piece of my healing was creating margin and making space for Sabbath. But even after I had slowed down on the weekends there was still…
The ocean is always been a bit of a mystery to me. Something that I watch on documentaries and that people talk about without my understanding. I am an Arizona desert native. I’ve lived in the Phoenix suburbs most of my life. I’ve never really enjoyed being in the water, getting sandy in unmentionable places,…
Leaving for a trip is hard. There’s just no way around it. There’s so much to think about, so many things to get done, so many decisions to make and checkboxes to check off. This summer I had the experience of going on a personal retreat. Jim and the kids stayed home and I went…
Homeschooling High School definitely has its challenges! I am happy to help you in this. First, I want to encourage you to keep stepping forward in faith and with conviction. You can do this! I am right there with you as my oldest graduates in May of this year. It is scary everything feels so…
As a family, we look forward to our weekend RV trips. They give us a change of pace and yet we have the comforts and routines of home. My kids see the weekend at the campground as opportunities for adventure and exploration. I see them as a way to enjoy nature, a change of pace,…
The Arizona desert does not change drastically in the fall. It is a slow cooling down and not much visual change. Most of the local trees stay a dusty green color throughout the year. There are very few trees that actually show the change of the seasons in my neighborhood. This means that I need…
As Summer moves into Fall a practice that I have found grounding for me is seasonal reflection. The longer reflection is avoided, the harder it is to do. The more backlog we get, the more we have to work through. So I like to take the time at the change of each season to pause,…
As the weather changes, I often begin to think about my home environment in a different way. I enjoyed reading this post from the Home Life Purpose blog and got permission to share it here with you all. 🍵💙Grab a cup of tea and read this Guest Post by Joanna Bischoff It’s September right now.…
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