One quick glance through Pinterest in search of ideas for your child's birthday party might be enough to send you into a spiral of doubt about your self-worth. It seems like every mom is trying to outdo one another in the quest to style the perfect birthday party. And while I love to drool over the pretty images and adorable details, I just don't have the time to put that ... Read More
What’s Saving My Life
I'm not a true winter hater and I don't mind the cold as much as the heat but I still feel the doldrums of the season especially after the rush of the holidays and the enthusiasm of the year. It feels like a season of waiting, of holding out or holding on. I know many others feel it even more deeply as the darkness presses in and we hide away from the biting temps. I've found ... Read More
The Responsibility of Citizenship
"Our democracy is threatened whenever we take it for granted. All of us, regardless of party, should be throwing ourselves into the task of rebuilding our democratic institutions.... All of this depends on our participation; on each of us accepting the responsibility of citizenship, regardless of which way the pendulum of power happens to be swinging." I've been mulling over ... Read More
2017 Word of the Year
As a big picture thinker, I'm totally on board with the word of the year trend that seems to be sweeping the internet. I love the idea of a guiding thought that helps shape the decisions I make or the things I choose throughout the year. I love that a word of the year speaks to intention but is also open and can be interpreted in multiple ways. Resolutions, on the other hand, ... Read More
What Worked in 2016
Inspired by posts on Modern Mrs. Darcy and MommaBlogsALot, I thought I'd tackle my own list for what worked for me in 2016. This isn't an easy post to write because, for the most part, I will not be sad to see 2016 come to an end. It was a year of lots of challenges and upheaval both personally and around the country. I feel like I'm crawling across the finish line of an ... Read More