Hi Friends! Wow, we have some catching up to do! Do you want to join me for a cup of coffee? Ok let's do this! First: Happy Spring! Isn't it fun to say that? Does it feel like spring where you live? Or does winter linger on...? I thought I'd start with some family updates, since we are in a big season of transition. Beginning with...TWO GRADUATIONS!! My firstborn is about to graduate from college! 😲 What the what...? Truly though, I
Encouragement and faith
What Your Kids Need Most this Easter Weekend.
You may have read some of my blog posts on the topic of What your Kids Need Most (see the original, and one for elementary and middle school ages.) Well, after my son learned a most difficult lesson in a golf tournament last weekend, I saw how the experience pointed us to the heart of Easter, and what we all really need most. I thought I would share the story with you here, with hopes that it might inspire some good conversations with your own children this weekend. (I'm
My 2022 New Year, Blogiversary Post! Looking back and Looking Ahead!! 🥰
Hey Friends! I have always loved sharing a New Year's post here...For the past 11 years (!!) it's been a fun way for me to reflect on God's goodness over the past year and talk about some of the things I hope to share with you in the year ahead. Also...since I began blogging on January 1st 2011, it's extra special to celebrate this site's BLOGIVERSARY here! Some of you have been with me from nearly the very start, and that...well, that just blows my mind! While less people
Summer Wrap-Up Coffee Date! 2021 edition (with a giveaway!)
A lot happens in a one summer! -- Let's have coffee and talk about it! Hey Friends! Well - wow, that June-July-August came and went, didn't it? 😮 I hope you had a good one... I'm grabbing something hot and pumpkin-y (obviously)...what will you be having? You might laugh, but I really do imagine we're having coffee as I write these, so hope you don't mind playing along! So, grab a comfy chair and let's catch up! First we have to just sit for a second
Don’t Miss Out! {Episode 119 with Jeannie Cunnion}
After two great books related to parenting, Jeannie Cunnion switched gears to share the greatest parenting tool she has discovered: The power of the Holy Spirit. Now Jeannie doesn’t want anyone to miss out on experiencing the same power. Today Jeannie joins us to talk about the benefits of having the Holy Spirit’s presence in our life, daily. I love how understandable and practical Jeannie makes things, and I love that when we really grasp the Holy Spirit in our own
Learning to Grow Slow {Episode 118 with Jennifer Dukes Lee}
In a culture that embraces hurry, today’s episode with Jennifer Dukes Lee invites us an alternative…one of strategically “growing slow.” Jennifer discovered these lessons after years of fast-paced, high stress living – a season that led her to a breaking point. Jennifer says that the lessons she shares in her book, Growing Slow, are the result of unlearning what the world taught her about success and finding the courage to walk in a world that asked her to never stop running.
Book Birthday + What a Teenage Boy Needs Most Podcast and GIVEAWAY!! – Episode 117
A Boy Mom Book birthday party, a viral blog post read-aloud, and some fun giveaways!! 7 years ago I wrote a blog post that was read by nearly 2 million people in 2 weeks. 😲🥰 That blog post led to many cool things, including the chance for me to publish my book, Boy Mom, and launch The Boy Mom Podcast! 🥳 This week the Boy Mom Book turns two, and I’m full of thankfulness and a bit of nostalgia. On the podcast today I reflect on all of the steps that led to the book, and for
Learning to Live Freely and Lightly {Episode 115 with Emily Lex}
Learning to Live Freely and Lightly, with Emily Lex Emily Lex – watercolor artist and popular blogger, (who also happens to live in my hometown of Gig Harbor, Wa!) joins me today for a candid conversation about her journey from insecurity and anxiety, to quiet confidence and peace. Facing many of the emotions and struggles common to all of us, Emily found the reward of a renewed sense of identity and strength. This conversation inspired me so much, and I think you’ll find
