I wouldn’t consider myself a procrastinator, but this list says otherwise… . Please feel free to share this post! Share Reflection Questions:What keeps you from your creative projects?How does daily life get in the way of your long-term goals? I would love to hear from you. Which one resonated with you the most? Now that…
Hustle and stress have become the norm, but they’re not what I want to invest my time or energy in. Over the years, I’ve built a list of intentional ways to slow down—here are some of my favorites. “Normal” in our society is stress, hurry, overwhelm, an empty bank account, mountains of debt, and anxiety.…
Like a sudden road closure, I feel disoriented and lost at times. My productivity gets completely blocked and the way forward feels complicated. Here are 5 relatable ways I get stuck. What stops me from being productive? I have a list of areas where I often get stuck and completely blocked. Like a sudden road…
My goal was to revive my parenting skills, refuel for my next season of homeschooling, and enjoy doing deep learning in a vibrant community of intelligent women. Mission accomplished!!! 😁 . “A person is not built up from without but from within… a life of the mind is sustained upon ideas.” – Charlotte Mason Vol…
My story of deep conviction began with a simple realization: I had stopped showing my kids they were loved each morning. Just a few intentional minutes unlocked the secret to happier mornings. I am typically not a morning person (unless I am sitting in a camping chair). I require hot tea, quiet, and a slow…
The Blue Dot Effect study shows how our brains tend to find something “wrong” or “scary” in situations—even if the actual danger has disappeared. The Blue Dot Effect study — here’s how it works: In the study, participants were shown a series of colored dots and were asked to identify which ones were blue. At…
Ever feel like your own expectations are tripping you up? Let’s break them down, examine what really matters, and find freedom in embracing the season you’re in. “There is no expectation without explanation.” – Leah Boden I have used this quote to improve my relationships with my kids, in homeschooling, and even in my marriage.…
The calendar change does not require an upending of my life, just encouragement to make small adjustments. Yesterday I sat in my quiet kitchen with gingerbread toast, a mug of English tea, and listened to a podcast that reminded me of a few of my foundational truths. “I want us all to have the foundational…
Relationships are hard. Humans are flawed and messy. (Especially me.) In honor of our anniversary, here are a few things that I have learned over the years. In the last 23 years, we have had some great moments and hard ones. We have had seasons of closeness and times when we each did our own…
Edwards Farmhouse happenings and of course the story and pictures of the newest addition to our home. This year I have leaned into the abundance of the Christmas season. On a whim, I decorated the house the weekend before Thanksgiving. It has made a huge difference for me. It has been so nice to separate…