Crisp leaves crunching underfoot, jeans, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin spice lattes. Oh yes, fall is here! Is there any time that is better? Every season has something to celebrate. Spring is full of new life and the promise of what is to come. There are the long, hot days of summer that … [Read more...] about 10 Best Things About Fall
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12 Things I Hope My Kids Learn From Me
This post is sponsored by Disney’s Pinocchio. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Recently, Disney asked me to help spread the word about the upcoming release of the Diamond Edition of their classic story, Pinocchio. As I reflected on Pinocchio’s journey to become a real boy by … [Read more...] about 12 Things I Hope My Kids Learn From Me
Top 10 Reasons The Father of My Children is Awesome
They say that a good dad is rarer than than an ultra-rare shopkin on the school playground, and more precious than your first magical sip of morning coffee. I think that’s in the Bible. (I’ve paraphrased.) But despite the many what-not-to-do examples in the world of daddy-hood, … [Read more...] about Top 10 Reasons The Father of My Children is Awesome
How The Glad Game is Saving My Life Right Now
I'm a total, unapologetic optimist. Of course, I'm an INFP, so that's not totally surprising. It drives my ESFJ husband nuts sometimes, but I'm confident he'll come around eventually. (<-- see what I did there? #optimism.) Pollyanna was a favourite movie of mine as a … [Read more...] about How The Glad Game is Saving My Life Right Now
28 Reasons to Not Hate Winter
Poor, sad winter. It’s always picked last for the Favorite Seasons List. So misunderstood, so lonely. So freakin' cold. I recently read an article that has stuck in my mind called "The Norwegian Secret to Enjoying a Long Winter." It talks about how the mindset you choose is … [Read more...] about 28 Reasons to Not Hate Winter
6 Small Habits to Increase Contentment When Life Isn’t Easy
Post by Erin Long, contributor The couch is covered in unfolded laundry. The kitchen sink is pilled with dirty dishes. My unchecked ‘to-do’ list mocks me, my weekly goals are untouched. It’s already half an hour past bedtime and the kids are still running around, not even in their … [Read more...] about 6 Small Habits to Increase Contentment When Life Isn’t Easy
New Kind of Sexy
Dearest One, Today we mark ten years of marriage. Happily, even. With a touch of pride and a cautious joy. Given that a few short months ago I didn’t think I wanted to stay married I’d say we’re doing pretty well. Ten years ago when I married you under the muggy late-spring sun on … [Read more...] about New Kind of Sexy