Christmas Eve | A Home for the Holidays

Everyone shared such kind words that I wanted to hear none of -- "I'm sure you'll find a better house," "It wasn't meant to be," "Everything happens for a reason..."

Promoting Connection Through Gifts

Whether they admit this or not, even more than presents, our kids want our presence.

Keys to C.O.N.N.E.C.T. | Conflict Resolution

Every good relationship experiences conflict. If your relationship isn't experiencing conflict, chances are you don't actually have a growing, thriving relationship.

Keys to C.O.N.N.E.C.T. | Practicing New Habits until they Become Natural

Time is so valuable and spending your time on family is an investment you'll never regret.

Keys to C.O.N.N.E.C.T. | Openness

It is hard to admit when we are wrong, but our kids need to see from us that its okay to make mistakes as long as we follow through and do our best to make them right.

Our Marriage, the Fourteener

Marriage is truly a mountain though. It's very challenging at times, but it's also incredibly rewarding, the journey is beautiful, and it makes you stronger along the way.

Learning to Accept Help

Saying yes had become kind of like an addiction. If you haven't guessed yet, I loved being needed, and boy was I ever needed. As moms, sometimes we find our validation in how much others need us, and let me tell you - that is a recipe for burn out and disappointment for sure! 

Keys to Transition Well

Transition can shake us up in unique ways. It doesn't usually just effect one area of our lives, but has a way of making everything seem off balance. It's not usually a great time to make big decisions, but it can be a good time to take a look and see, while everything is already up in the air, if anything needs to change or shift and to embrace it and go with it.

Mother’s Day Inspiring Mom Highlight- Rachel Scott with Better than Blended

Today I am excited to introduce you to Rachel Scott. Rachel not only parents in a blended family, but has created a whole organization whose purpose is to equip blended families. I was so excited to learn of Rachel's passion to encourage strong and healthy blended families because there is such a need for it in our culture today.

Mother’s Day Inspiring Mom Highlight- Beth Hoff

Just remember moms, that whatever you are going through, it is so important to connect to community. It is in community that we realize our problems are not so unique.