Hey Friends! Welcome to the third episode of the Boy Mom podcast! This is a very special episode because I have my first guest on the show -- Wendy Speake! And this isn't so much an "interview" as it is a conversation between two friends... Two boy moms! In this and the next episode, Wendy and I are chatting about the topics from Chapter 3 of Boy Mom, "Training Ground", which covers Boundaries, Freedoms, and Discipline. In today's episode, we are covering "Boundaries
Encouragement and faith
Welcome to the Boy Mom Podcast! {Episode 001}
Well look what I finally got up the nerve to do!! Yipppeeeee! The Boy Mom Podcast has been born! And I am so excited to share it with you... In this first episode, I introduce myself, my blog (hi!) and my family. I talk a bit about my book and what led to my passion for writing to encourage Moms (and specifically, Boy Moms!) Some of you have followed me here for years and know my story, but I have a feeling you'll still learn a few things in this episode! Some of
300+ Ways to Become a Memory-Making Mom. A New Book (and a giveaway.)
As I happily anticipate my first son coming home from his first year away at college, I have found myself reminiscing a lot about all of the years with my boys. My boys have been having some fun chats lately about favorite family memories, and new ones they hope to make while Josiah is home this summer. As it turns out, my boys appreciate family traditions more than I had ever realized. With all of this on my mind, I was so excited to hear about Jessica Smartt's new book,
With Kate Merrick, on her New Book: HERE, NOW
Hey Friends! I'm here to share Kate Merrick's beautiful new book, HERE NOW, which I was blessed to get to read early and endorse. Isn't the cover just gorgeous!? This book is SO GOOD you guys! I want to share a few words of personal introduction, then Kate is sharing an excerpt from Chapter 4 with us! (You're going to love it!) First from me: If I'm honest, my book writing journey has at times been a lonely one. Remember, I live on an island,
Surf Updates and Inspiration from Son #3: Luke.
Sooooo....It's been a long time since I've shared a "surf update" around here! Back in the day, I shared a lot of these, and many of you kindly endured followed along with them. ;) I don't post as often anymore so I'm always hesitant to make things all about us. But... But in the past few weeks a lot of people have asked questions about Luke's competitive surfing: About his new sponsors and about his future plans. And (maybe most importantly) "could he be
End of Winter Coffee Date. Edition: We’ve got a Table with a View and SO much to Cover!
Friends...Most of you know by now how I love a coffee date! I try to do these seasonally, and by the time I sit down to write them I'm about to burst with all of the thoughts, questions, and stories to share. I can't help but smile as I begin to type...imagining you right here, and I'm leaning in to ask: Where should we even start!? How are you? What's new? Can you even believe it's March already!? Aand Shhh - We're gonna have this coffee date on the
A Few Thoughts after 12 Years of Homeschooling.
Homeschooling thoughts this year...(I usually do one homeschool post per year. Here it is. :) ) --also a note on ads in the PS at the bottom.... Recently someone asked me how long I've been homeschooling, and I calculated that this is my 12th year. Wow! That makes me feel tired crazy (so many things, but mostly) grateful. In case you don't know my story, I'll begin by saying that I never dreamt of being a homeschool mom -- even up to the year that we
The Biggest Goal I have this Year
How we can be world-changers. You and me. Recently, I've talked a lot about New Years' goals and all kinds of ambitious plans here on the blog. If you're an Enneagram fan, you're not surprised that I'm an Enneagram 3...also known as "The Achiever." And I confess, I love it. I love dreaming, writing, creating, and sharing. And when it's done, I can't wait to do it all again. But over the past few weeks I've been shifting my priorities a bit, and in case
