Last spring after an incredibly difficult 2016, we had reached a point with our family where we felt we were overcommitted, undervaluing our relationships, and barely getting by as a family. It seemed everything was taking precedence over what my husband and I felt to be important to our family life, and even though...
You know those times when you have hundreds of things swirling around in your head and so many things on your to-do list that you can’t even focus because you are so overwhelmed? You find yourself snapping at the people you love the most or mentally checking out and ignoring it all. At times...
Say Something Nice “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” It’s a mantra taught to each generation because words have power: to build and destroy. The right words can make all the difference. Kind words spread positivity and help us develop more connected relationships with family members, friends, neighbors, and...
Music and Happiness Music is magical. It can quickly change the atmosphere. The right music can boost your happiness levels. It can help make mundane tasks less monotonous and bring life to a party. It can get you up, moving, singing and enjoying life more. Science shows that “when we 1) anticipate and then...
Want to have more fun as a family? Or form deeper connections with your kids? If so, make a “Live List” with your family. A Live List is a small thing that helps create a purposeful, intentional family life that’s full of fun. It’s a great way to strengthen family bonds and have more...
Did you ever see that 90’s movie Groundhog Day (affiliate link) with that one guy whose name I can’t remember at this mom brain moment? Oh yeah…Bill Murray. (Thanks Google!) It’s a romantic comedy about a self-centered and arrogant big-city TV weatherman who gets trapped in the same day in a little podunk town and...
In today’s Small Things Interview, Melissa Clark shares with us the one small thing she did to help stress go down for her entire family. Sounds awesome, right? This interview is chock full of great advice on how you can do the same. An Interview with Melissa Clark What is one small thing that...
Dear Mom Who Doesn’t Have Time For Herself, Are you running ragged trying to take care of your family and meet everyone’s needs? Feeling like you’re always behind and that there’s never enough time in a day? Want to help your family thrive but don’t quite know how to get there? You are not...
Headed on a road trip with your family? Maybe you’re moving across the country with a toddler, traveling for the holidays with 6 kids, or driving the next state over to attend Grandpa’s funeral. Whatever the reason, going on a long car drive with kids can be a little daunting. It’s not easy for...
Feeling discouraged because some simple thing is really hard for you? Frustrated from seeing others do that exact same thing with ease? Yeah, I’ve been there too. At times it can be tempting to just give up. But I learned an important lesson about persevering when things are hard from watching my special needs...
