Plagued by anxiety? Frustrated with your work flow? In need of creative inspiration? Searching for a new book to read? There’s a link for that! Enjoy! Learning to Be Less Cynical Is Helping My Anxiety // Amelia Diamond “I suppose I also judged those in my age bracket (although moms on Facebook got a free… Continue Reading
I have a confession to make: before Charleston was born, I prayed (actual, honest to goodness prayers) that he would be an introvert. I prayed other things for him too, of course (like a healthy body, a kind heart, a passionate faith), but amidst those more significant prayers was a very real request that God… Continue Reading
It’s been a while since I shared a batch of Gold Stars here on the blog. “Gold Stars” are those objects and moments that make life just a little bit better: a kind word from a stranger, a joke shared with friend, a new product that exceeds expectations. I try to find the Gold Stars… Continue Reading
“Yes, you may feel unqualified, uneducated, untrained, under-gifted, or even unworthy. Yet, those are excellent qualifications for God to do a mighty work.” ~ Chuck Swindoll Continue Reading
August is such a bittersweet month. This summer was a wonderful one, filled with lots of mother/son adventures, plenty of rest and playtime at home, and a fun family vacation. I’m sad to see the summer end. But I’m looking forward to the start of fall, my other favorite season. The weather here in Austin will… Continue Reading
We were out of town for the first week of this month, our biannual trip home to California. It’s interesting how traveling—getting out of our usual routines and spaces—can give us fresh eyes. It’s an unsung benefit of vacation, this accompanying shift of perspective. Even a trip to a place I’ve been numerous times before… Continue Reading
I have series books to thank for making me the bibliophile I am today. Though a few stand-alone titles stand out from my childhood, it was popular series like The Boxcar Children, The Baby-Sitters Club, and Nancy Drew Mysteries that kept my nose in a book. This preference continued into my teens and early adulthood,… Continue Reading
“God made no mistakes when He created you. You were uniquely designed for success in your purpose.” ~ Valorie Burton Continue Reading
Mindfulness, anxiety, and the Enneagram all make appearances in this batch of links. There are some great reads here—enjoy! The Meaning of Success // Mandi Watts “There was no amount of money or praise or helping that could make me feel like I had accomplished something because the deepest habit of my heart was to… Continue Reading
I shared our first round of Quick Kid Lit last month, and I had so much fun putting that post together that I think I might make it a regular blog feature. As I mentioned in that post, Charleston and I plow through the picture books at a rate of at least a dozen library books… Continue Reading