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 ...

“How are you doing?“ a young gal asked me. “Good! Excited to give birth! It's hard to think about anything else.“ I said patting my very ...

"Every time you press snooze you're telling Jesus that your mattress satisfies and sustains you more than Him." I remember hearing that ...

A very exciting season it is for our family! A different format than most Check-Ins, but here's a roundup of how we are doing. Firstly.....

I have had so much fun putting together Eleanor's nursery! It's quickly becoming one of my favorite rooms in our home. It's girly and pin...

September 9, 2020 Eleanor made her grand entrance and we are so completely smitten by this little lady! She is perfect and peaceful and t...

What a privilege to have so many pictures! I know of moms a few generations back that would have loved to have so many memories captures....

I think we can all agree, a shift we need to see in our culture is to see more kindness, and I believe it starts in the home. With childr...

Sleep deprivation is probably the most notorious kryptonite for home culture. When your body doesn't get enough sleep it takes it upon it...

I always knew I wanted to breastfeed. God is a genius in His design and it was a part of motherhood I was looking forward to from the mom...

I'm going to be honest, traveling with a toddler already seems brave... and foolish in itself. (Especially when you're 30 weeks pregnant)...

A few weeks ago, the impossible happened. Ryan and I got away (safely), just the two of us. We had a lovely 5 days in Asheville, North Ca...

It's fellow's week at TheCirkles.com! Why and what is that? Well I'm glad you asked. In all the culture chatter around this topic, I wan...

A blog on Holy Spirit. I'm taking a deep breath and diving in. I must be honest. It seems a bit daunting. Theologians have committed care...