Most of the time, I am lost in the bustle of raising a family, tending to a needy house, catching up on my latest Netflix binge, writing a blog, helping in my church... I'm sure this list is familiar to you! Then I fall asleep one night wondering why I don't feel fulfilled. For me, fulfillment …
Salsa Chicken & Black Bean Soup
I was trying to decide whether I love this recipe because it's crazy easy to make, just plain tasty, or healthy (which can be hard to come by, as far as crock pot recipes go). Then I figured it's probably not a bad thing if I can't decide. I originally found the recipe while looking for a black …
Soaking It In
These are the moments we live for. When the sun wraps you up . . . When your kids search for buried treasure . . . When your husband grabs you and tries to make you stay in the waves . . . I breathe deep and thank God that I have family. …
Sights of Home
I love home. What's even better is looking at my home through a camera lens. It forces you to see it from an outside perspective, and somehow I appreciate the small things even more that way. Here is a glimpse into our home this past week . . . Simple teacher gifts for the four most wonderful …
One More Reason I’d Like a Garage
I know I said I'm trying not to focus on material wants, but I couldn't help but share the one other reason I want a garage . . . This mountain bike semi-permanently resides in our guest bathroom shower. (My husband's idea, not mine!) Don't worry, future guests, there IS a bottle of shampoo in …
7 Cures for a Boring Afternoon
Summer has arrived! (I say this in spite of yesterday's rain and 60-degree high here in the Bay area!) Kids everywhere are wrapping up school, and moms everywhere are trying to contain their excitement at having their babies home for the summer. Either that, or bracing themselves with …