Laundry is one of the most mundane, tedious household chores. I’d prefer to clean the toilets, “one and done!” But laundry takes time and steps. I know I shouldn’t be complaining since back in the 1800s, laundry was a week-long event. Laundry…
Laundry is one of the most mundane, tedious household chores. I’d prefer to clean the toilets, “one and done!” But laundry takes time and steps. I know I shouldn’t be complaining since back in the 1800s, laundry was a week-long event. Laundry…
Road tripping in a minivan with five children is not easy, but traveling as a family certainly can be rewarding. I found that most people were simply overwhelmed by the thought of a road trip and the preparation. So how…
When I visited Pompeii in Italy, I was amazed by the ruins left standing. It was incredible to see the technology and inventions the ancient Italians developed and how that inspired technology today. I looked at the ruins and imagined what they…
I was probably around 10 or 11 years old when I remember standing on the path near my mother’s garden, my heart aching, and asking God to give me a “Sirach” friend. I had been reading my Bible and had…
You will show me the path of life, abounding joy in your presence, and delights at your right hand forever.” Psalm 16: 11 When my children were younger, I used to have them memorize Bible verses. Simple verses like Joshua…
“I can’t do this. I don’t know how you do this.” I read those words one morning as I opened up a text message from a fellow mom. I could sense her utter frustration and discouragement. As I read on,…
I consider myself to be a pretty good cook. And though I enjoy cooking, I also hate cleaning. Anyone out there feelin’ me? While I can take joy in cooking for others, I find that I sometimes feel under-appreciated or…
Does your home bring you joy? I’m curious about the aspects of our home life that satisfy us. I take pleasure in decorating and bringing quirky, creative décor into my home. I know others delight in the kind of hospitality…
This is a special blog for all my ADHD mom friends out there–and really for anyone else who feels as though life is just one crazy thing after another, and you’re struggling to get any sort of routine going with…
I was born in the 1970s, the era of yellow shag carpet, avocado refrigerators, and deep brown kitchen cupboards. From this must remain my aversion to olive-green and mustard-colored accessories! This era then shifted into the dusty pinks and country-blues…
