The Needing Spot
Sometimes we think we couldn’t possibly be good parents because we make mistakes. Or because so much of the time, it’s just so hard.
Sometimes I yell. I feel like I’m losing my mind-and my temper.
I have no idea what to do for Sam.
I never say the right thing.
Family night blew up.
I’m not cut out for this. My house is a wreck.
We fight. The kids fight. Quarantine has been one big ginormous fight.
I’m not sure where or how I fit as my kids become adults.
Clark won’t eat anything besides macaroni and Gushers.
I try every day. And I mess up. Every day.
From the mouths of moms, these are things I have heard-and quite recently at that.
You’ve heard them too.
Your girlfriends have said these things and you’ve jumped right in with something like this, “Did you see how you handled that name-calling episode? Top notch. Or how you calmed that scraped up toddler or angsty teenager with your touch and that big mama heart of yours? Well, I saw it. I see you. Take note, sister. You are remarkable.”
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My Favorite Home Exercise Equipment
I think for a lot of people winter time is when workouts tend to slip. Maybe we don’t push as hard because we are tired from holiday parties and outings. Or maybe we are stuck home when we normally workout outside or at a gym. Or maybe we are just sick of doing the same…
4-Ingredient Artisan Bread
My mom makes amazing homemade bread. And rolls. I can do neither. You know when you watch all of those cooking competitions (MasterChef, Food Network Star, Worst Cooks in America, The Taste, etc…), you always here about baking being a science. That it’s tough. That it requires precision. Yes. I’m no scientist. I’m…
DIY: Scarecrow
So here’s the thing. I hate being scared. I’m all about dressing up and having a good time on Halloween, but you’ll never find me at a haunted house, haunted corn maze, or haunted anything. I’m 25 and if I remember correctly have only been to 2 haunted corn mazes and pretty much hated them…
The Refugee Next Door: 13 Things You Can Do To Help
So often, we think of refugees and war-torn countries as realities that are far beyond our own doorsteps. We make them “others” – people and places who are foreign to us and different from us. It’s rare to turn on the news or the radio these days without hearing something about refugees and the homes…
Creative Couples Costumes
What are you going to be this year? That’s the big question as temperatures dip and pumpkins abound. I love seeing the creativity of friends at Halloween. Our Houston neighbor hid up in a tree dressed as an ape. When the trick-or-treaters ventured near he would jump down or swing from a rope, leaving the…
Are You Ready? Keys & Copies
I missed a call from my college son last week. He’d locked himself out of his apartment. Fortunately, all his viewing of Psych episodes helped him get in through the window. You see, as lovable as he is, he’s a bit “key-challenged.” In high school he’d head to the gym to play basketball at 5:30…
DIY Nacho Bar & Recipes
Almost three months ago we moved in to this lovely little house, only two weeks before we were due to have a baby. And we needed a lot of help and a little bit of kindness. Some neighbors we met at church stepped up and provided just that-and we’re so grateful. These are people…
Mission Possible – Family History Activity
I was recently called as a family history consultant in our new ward. It’s a new-to-me calling and I’m learning a lot and enjoying it! We were asked to put on an activity for the youth in our ward and decided to do a Mission Possible theme. It was fun, pretty simple to put on,…
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