Hey guys! I have such a treat for you! My friend, dermatologist, and Mom to SIX joins me to talk about all things skincare! This episode may be good for the whole family to listen to as there is something for everyone in here! I met Heidi about twenty years ago when she and my husband were both in medical school. (You'll hear that story in the interview!) Since then I've loved following Heidi and her husband Brent as they have raised their kids on a lake
Parenting and Family
Sleepovers: Our rule + Exception Clause
Hi Friends! I'm back with another post from my archives...and yes this one goes way back (see date below!) I share it because it is summer, and the topic of sleepovers seems to come up a LOT this time of year! I do hope it stimulates some good conversation, or at least brings up a few things to consider. ****** 7/2014: This week we celebrated Jonah's thirteenth birthday by having a party with six extra boys sleeping over. There was a lot of noise,
Favorite Books for Boys {Episode 60 with Wendy Speake}
Hi Friends! My friend Wendy Speake is back with us for another episode, and this one is SO. MUCH. FUN! :) This is an episode we've been looking forward to for a long time! Wendy and I love to talk about our favorite books for boys, and I know a lot of you do, too! We hope you feel like you're hanging out with us, sharing a cup of coffee (or running errands together!? I don't mind! :)) and taking notes on what our boys have loved to read. And
Dear Husband, In This Busy Season of Raising Kids…
Hi Friends! I am returning to a summer tradition of sharing some favorite blog posts from the past; These are posts that have been in my archives for at least two years. Since tomorrow is Fathers' Day I thought I would start with this letter I wrote to my husband over four years ago. (It's kind of funny for me to read now, honestly, especially as I realize that we are already in a very different season than we were when I wrote it.) But, whatever
Motivating Boys to Read and Write. (It’s Possible!) {Episode 59 with Andrew Pudewa}
Hi guys! If you have ever struggled to motivate your son to read...or write...or sit still in the classroom?! This episode is sure to encourage you. Andrew Pudewa has been a household name in our family for over 10 years as he has been my boys' writing teacher (via video!) The boys call Andrew "a legend" (that's high praise in my teenage boys' world) and they describe him as super- smart, eloquent, quirky, and a really fun teacher. (I think you'll agree!) Andrew
Thunderstorm Artis, on “The Voice”, and Lessons He Learned from His Parents
Boy Moms...I hardly have words for how happy I am to be sharing a conversation with our friend, Thunderstorm Artis, with you. You'll be swooning over Thunder's respect and appreciation for his parents and his encouraging words to all of the moms listening. Thunder is big-time: SON GOALS! If you followed along with NBC's The Voice this spring, you already know that Thunderstorm took the world...literally by storm, when he sang Blackbird in the Blind Auditions, earning a 4-chair
Let’s Have Coffee!
Hey Friend. How are you? I keep waiting for a little extra time to put together a Coffee Date Post and I am finally realizing, that little extra time just isn't gonna happen. It's June already, which is funny because it feels like this year has lasted WAY TOO LONG already, but somehow I'm also surprised that it's summer. We've had north swells almost continuously this spring, which is rare (and wonderful) but it made June feel like a surprise. I will say
How We Can Best Support our Friends with Special-Needs Kids {Episode 56 with Sandra Peoples}
Hi Friends! I'm so excited to share today's interview with you! This episode is for anyone who either has a child with special needs, or knows someone who does. (Pretty sure that is everyone!) This topic was born out of my own desire to be a better friend; to not let my lack of knowledge or awkwardness get in the way of better supporting my friends who have kids with special needs. I'm pretty sure I am not not alone in all of this, and I'm so grateful Sandra Peoples
