Do you have a buddy that you constantly send memes and quotes to? I do; My brother Peter. Silly memes, thought provoking quotes, and spi...

We are parenting like no other generation before : in a digital age. This can be a blessing! - Whereas our parents probably have a few "...

An outing with a typical Dad usually looks like a trip to the donut store or zoo. That's what I thought Ryan meant when he said he wanted...

What does "obey" look like for you this season? For me, it looks like a deep breath, a lot of courage, and a big step. I officially res...

You want to hear something magical? - Drinking a cup of coffee while it's hot - Cleaning the kitchen without a little arm pulling on you ...

"A critical spirit has a haughty opinion about everything. My Spirit is meek." The Lord whispered this to my heart a few months ago. In ...

Isn't it just bizarre how the people in your home expect meals 3 times a day?! I say that jokingly, but goodness, a HUGE part of parenti...

I don't think any parent goes into this journey saying, "I hope in the end, after all the money and memories and messes, I can stand bac...

After months of being careful, wearing masks, and canceling all the things... COVID finally caught up with us. All of us. Yep, all four o...

I love doing end of the year reviews. It helps me see the big picture of what God did as well as is a fun inventory to watch your life ev...

Raise your hand if Fall 2020 was the fastest season of the year. (Abby raising both of her hands). Just me? The newborn blur definitely c...

I have always loved kids, but to be honest didn't have much experience with babies, newborns especially, until my own. I remember the nur...

I've always had a bit of a church crush on Liturgical churches. Whereas I love my non denominational upbringing and am SO grateful for th...

Scroll to the end for my toy list with links. Read below for some "Play Philosophy" to help you buy and give toys mindfully. Toys are so...

I LOVE Thanksgiving. Maybe it's a November birthday thing, or maybe it's because I always root for the underdog, but I feel Thanksgiving ...

Attention couples: I’m challenging you this week to go for a : “2 for 2 Coffee Date Challenge". It can be anywhere and anytime you'd lik...

Tomorrow (November 9) I turn 30. Another year of life is to always be celebrated, however the dawning of new decades always have a weight...

Have you ever played the “Take a Bite of Your Own Advice” game?  I’m sure there’s an actual fancy name for the concept, but it’s a good ...

In no particular order, here are our top 10 favorite buys from Amazon. Links added to underlined item name. (*Note, not all of these are ...

I'm going to start by saying, I'm coming from a perspective of a mom, and a child development professional who has been in the field for ...