We live in a world surrounded by so much noise and so many distractions. Can you imagine what it would be like to spend a day in silence? Does that thought energize you or frighten you? When was the last time you shut everything off and enjoyed the experience of silence? The experience of silence…
When was the last time you went on a retreat? I had not been on a retreat since I was in college. For many moms, myself included, it is hard to take the time for self-care. However, I was able to go on a retreat and learned about self-care, solitude, and community. Shortly after we…
How often do you receive gifts you don’t want? If it happens fairly often, let me offer you these simple tips on how to get gifts you want. May is a month of celebrations in my house. My birthday and Mother’s Day are both in May and sometimes my birthday falls on mother’s day and…
Inside: Want to create more time in your schedule? Learn how to start saying no and reclaim your life in the process. Do you find yourself overwhelmed each week with too much to do and too little time? Have you ever felt like other people or commitments have taken over your schedule without you even…
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…
