Many of us can relate to feeling lost at one point in our lives. Maybe not being ‘lost’ literally, but feeling as if we can’t find our way, or even the feeling of being alone in the world. If you’ve ever felt that way (or know someone who has) I’m happy to share today’s Shining […]
Back to School Survival Tips for Moms
With back to school right around the corner, moms all over are wondering how will they ever survive. For me it seems like as soon as summer starts it’s almost over. Before you blink it’s time to go back to school. I recall several first days of school where I wished I was better prepared. This […]
Daily Encouragement – 3 Ways to Spark Joy in Your Day
Where do you turn for daily encouragement? If that question leaves you stumped, then keep reading. Because there’s nothing like a daily dose of encouragement to get you through your day. And since no two days are alike, we often need to find creative ways to spark some joy in our day. Here are three […]
Why is Life So Hard (when all you want is easy)?
I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s asked the question, ‘Why is life so hard?’ Perhaps after a tumultuous year the only thing you’re hoping for is smooth sailing. Or maybe you’ve paid your dues and Easy Street seems like the perfect reward. It’s really tempting to think that an easy life follows right […]
Joy in the Morning – When grief tries to steal your sparkle
What do you do when grief takes a hold of your heart and doesn’t want to let it go? I’m writing this exactly one year after my father died. His wasn’t a tragic death. In fact, we knew it was coming. Although, I don’t know if knowing made it any easier. There were some (many) […]