Growing up, my home was a collection of other people’s things. My parents bought plenty of things new, but many of the biggest items in our home didn’t come from a store. My dad made some of our furniture—the…
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Erica Layne
A note on how to this piece came to be After women join my email list, I often send a simple email welcoming them to our community and inviting them to share with me anything they’re struggling with. As…
Years ago, when a customer threatened to get me fired, I read Brené Brown that night to remember that I am worthy, no matter what anyone may say. When my brain feels like it’s on overload as I try…
Recently, as I dropped our boys off at school, amid the usual scramble of putting lunch boxes and homework folders in all the right places, I noticed that our kindergartener had his shoes on the wrong feet. This is just how this child…
The more I move toward a simple life, the more I see how multifaceted it is. I can donate under-used items throughout my home, but how are my donations impacting the economies of under-developed countries? In this case, I’d…
How many times have you longed to call a time out on… yourself? I mean, kids hate them, but what’s not to love about some time in a room alone? How many times have you counted down the minutes—as…