Every year, we share a progress update and final evaluation of the year's goals. I frame my annual resolutions based on Gretchen Rubin's...

Happy New Year! I've begun 2025 with a more peaceful mindset. This year will introduce changes for our family that promise both...

With Thanksgiving falling later on the calendar, it’s been three weeks of intense holiday rush, more than usual. To combat this, I’ve...

Are you looking for a book to get you into the holiday spirit? We have a short list that might do the trick. They are cute, cozy and...

In this time of Thanksgiving, it is natural to reflect on the many things for which we are thankful. Family, friends, homes and pets come...

Do you have a crafty kid in your family who would love a creative gift for the holidays? We've got a bunch of fun ideas for a variety of...

As if retail didn't scream it out as of 9 p.m. Halloween night, it's officially the holiday season! Everything turkey, green bean...

It's the week of Halloween, but it's not too early to think about Thanksgiving and Christmas! Here are a few things I'm prepping in the...

It's that time of year again! I've updated our Halloween Playlist  and it now has 40 songs totaling two hours of music! It features a...

We all know that this is an incredibly difficult time. It's an election year, wars are raging, and natural disasters have caused...

With only three months remaining in 2024, I sometimes feel like I have plenty of time to complete my goals for the year, while on other...

Fall is beautiful. It always reminds me of college (which I shared in a post, Monday Musings: The Magic of Fall ) in the most sentimental...

I’m starting this week feeling giddy about the upcoming first day of fall and the new season upon us. As we settle into this mood, enjoy...

Autumn is just around the corner! I'm excited for the fall fashion, warm blankets, and the delightful smells and tastes that make this...

Today is a good day to rest and enjoy simple pleasures. A few years ago, in the immediate aftermath of COVID-19, I shared some ways you...

Although it's still pretty warm, I'm ready to close this chapter of the year, and start the fall season. I'm feeling a sense of...

I'm in my new era: mom to a high school senior. It's strange to even type those words as I truly feel like I just sent her off to...

As I write this, I'm preparing for a long weekend away with friends. I'm taking a few hours off from work to hop an early flight to where...

Summer is winding down, and it's time to think about the next season. This post provides a short list of things you can do in the coming...

In spite of the July heat, let's make the most of the remaining weeks of summer. Fresh from the beach, here are some beautiful words that...