But seriously, did you know?? There's a decent chance I am the last person to know (this happens to me sometimes), but I had no idea. That is, until a couple of years ago a friend brought a big bowl of freshly popped popcorn to the park, saying all she did was cook it on her stove with a couple of …
Living Your Why: 8 Family Mottos from REAL Families
It may not be the first time I've said it, and it certainly won't be the last. But... Knowing your why helps you tune out noise. As a parent (and uh, a digital consumer), my brain is always racing with new things I want to expose my kids to or introduce into our routines. My husband is …
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How to {Uniquely} Tell Your Family’s Story in Pictures
First of all, I have to say that I found Kayla a few months ago and became obsessed with her documentary style the moment I saw her photos. :) (Take this one, for instance. I die!) I can't think of anyone who documents her family more authentically than Kayla does, so I'm over the moon to have her …
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Weekend Reading for Mindful Women | Plus, a Mini-Review of “10 Mindful Minutes”
Some Favorite Finds Science Says There Are Four Kinds of Introversion. I have it on good authority that I'm a "thinking introvert." What are you? I was captivated by this HuffPost piece on how the opposite of addiction isn't sobriety; it's human connection. More evidence that our efforts to raise …
What Makes Marriage Hard? These 5 Things (Among Others)
I wrote this post three years ago. For some reason—maybe it's the fact that my husband and I are now approaching one decade together—it's been on my mind lately. I was hungry to re-read it and see if I still feel the same way. Good news—I do! I took the chance to fill it in a bit more and bring it …
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How to Find a Photographer that Fits Your Personal Style | Family Photo Inspiration
Welcome to the first post in our mini-series on photography for moms. The very first person I thought of for this series was Jenn. She is an incredible photographer, as well as an adorable mom of four and a real-life friend. I am infatuated with how much LOVE she captures in her work. I'm sure …