I grew up in the days of the DARE program. I can’t recall much of what that riveting education entailed, but the ‘just say no’ tagline has stuck with me. I’ve found it to be a useful application with all the things that get asked of me. There is a point at which you realize…
Growing up in the church, I heard a lot about the Sabbath. I remember learning that keeping it holy is important, but I didn’t really understand what that meant. Back then, I did not give much thought to rest let alone ways that I would later long for Sabbath rest as a mom. As children,…
Hygge (pronounced “hoo-ga”) has become a buzzword in the last couple of years. If you haven’t heard of hygge, then let me fill you in on the quick definition of what it is. Hygge is a Danish word that encompasses the idea of being cozy and content. What does hygge look like? An example…
Reading these shocking statistics on clutter was a bit of a wake-up call for me. While I don’t personally identify with all of them (I’m bringing down those shopping averages), it’s clear that our nation isn’t exactly on a journey towards simplicity… It is crazy to think how much our culture has changed from our…
