The other day my two-year-old, Chase, accidentally locked his older brother and I in their bedroom. We have the lock turned around so they can't lock us out; I hadn't thought twice about getting locked in. What makes it worse is that we have a child safety knob on that door, so Chase couldn't …
Why Fight
Anyone actively recovering from an addiction would be able to rattle off their list of triggers. I am NOT saying I'm addicted to fighting(!), but if you asked me today what things trigger fights for us, I could rattle off a list before you'd even finished the question. To get your mind going about …
Behind the Scenes of Let Why Lead
I always enjoy seeing other bloggers' desks. Does anyone else feel like it just adds a new dimension to the woman you've gotten to know by reading her blog? I love that. So . . . Welcome to my favorite space in the house! My little desk is tucked in our family room, right beside the kitchen. Since …
DIY Inspiration Board
After eyeing these burlap message boards at Ballard Designs for quite a while, I decided making my own would be simple enough, and I was right! I ordered a basic cork bulletin board (24x36) and some upholstery nails on amazon. I picked up some linen at the fabric store (technically a linen …
5 Less Obvious Benefits of Marriage
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 …
