Category: My Journey

There have been moments in my life when comparison has almost crippled me. I have felt physically ill over it, not wanting to leave the house, and it has blinded me of all the amazing blessings I have in my life. The struggle is real, so know that you are not alone. I have grown… Continue reading Comparison…the Joy Thief

 (My happy place...with my bestie in an amazing bookstore) Last month I went to Portland, OR for a homeschool conference/girls weekend. It was incredible...amazing conference, great connecting time with friends and eating dinner at 9 o'clock! I felt alive, like a real person! While reflecting on the trip once I got home,  something was brought… Continue reading Don’t Lose Yourself

The other day I took the kiddos on a beautiful field trip, we were out in the vibrant green hills painted with lupine and poppies, exploring streams filled with minnows and other fun creatures to discover. It was pretty magical. I lost track of time though and we needed to be back for a birthday… Continue reading Joy is a Habit

Yes, that was the theme that kept playing on repeat through my head today. Oh-so-many reasons relentlessly pushing themselves to the front of the mind... "There SO many other 'mama/homeschooling/family life' blogs already, so why start another one?" "And SO many of those blogs look so professional with beautiful pictures and amazing layouts...mine will just… Continue reading All the Reasons I Shouldn’t Start a Blog

So here I am...first post of my attempt at blogging! Eeek! It's a mix of excitement and nervousness as well as a bit of, "What am I thinking starting a blog right now in the midst of my ever so busy life?!" But I'm determined to give it a try, even though I will admit… Continue reading Hello…