Some lessons — okay, a lot  of lessons — can’t be taught. They have to be lived. And this past weekend, I got to WATCH one of those lessons unfold right in front of me. Buckle up, because this mama went through every emotion known to humankind. Back in November, my daughter literally jumped  into something brand new. She was invited to cheer on The Selects All Star Elite Cheer Team. Mind you — this child had never cheered a day in her life. Unless you count cheering ME on at

Listen … when you can’t find the right coffee lid for your to‑go mug, or you get in the car and realize you’re still wearing your slippers, it is exactly  going as planned. Even when you back down the driveway, "tap" the garbage can with your bumper, and then stop abruptly because you suddenly remember your coffee is still on top of the car . YES. Congratulations! You are so incredibly human. And God just handed you a whole handful of silly things to laugh about so you would

I don’t crochet. I crachit  (Krah-ch-it). It’s the term I made up to describe my own twist on crochet, because what I do with yarn and a...

I have no idea what I was saying in this picture, but my friend snapped this action shot of me last weekend as I spoke to a packed room...

For anyone who's had to dig for joy from the start, this one's for you. Lately, I’ve found myself thinking about joy, not in the bright,...

Because sparkle and sorrow can sit in the same chair  🩹It’s Just a Paper Cut (Right?) OK. So, I’ve been writing a lot in my head. Like…...

Day One: When Silence is Louder Than a Heartbeat I found out yesterday that my baby doesn’t have a heartbeat. At 40 years old, I didn’t...

I just woke up - not by choice but by my bladder screaming at me - and realized—wait, I am on the couch in the middle of a quiet house...

Alright, buckle up, because this is about to be the ultimate sisterhood manifesto . If there were ever an example of how women should...

Life can sometimes feel like being caught in a tornado of to-do lists, career crises, and family drama. It’s like trying to juggle...

Top Must Haves: ·       Potato Masher – because smashing spuds by hand is so last century. ·       Instant Pot – the magical cauldron for...

S o, the first clue that God—is trying to have a chat with me is when my throat starts feeling like I've swallowed a porcupine, followed...

W hat does it actually mean to ignite your spark? I talk about it, I wear it, I speak it—it’s everywhere that I am. But what is it,...

What Are You Sacrificing? Are you trading one thing for another? Probably. From a young age, we’re told to work hard, persevere, and make...

It's not procrastination if the alternative task you choose to prioritize has greater value or impact. So, I don’t procrastinate—I...

You just need to read this. That's all. :-)

Trends come and go, but nothing beats feeling like you. I’m sticking to what makes me shine—and how you can never be outdated!

Ah, the unforgettable blend of high school hallways! Imagine the mix of freshly sharpened pencils, paper, and the ever-present scent of...

You're doing a great job- even if you miss a few things along the way. They will be fine, you will be fine, and everything will be fine. :-)

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