This morning while we were out walking the dogs, Lucy looked up at me and asked the sweetest, most specific little question: “Mom, can we come back here this afternoon and have a picnic?” There was no reason to say no. No schedule to outrun, no deadline more important than this invitation. So I said… Continue reading 🧺Because I Said Yes: A Picnic, Some Petunias, and the Gift of a Simple Day
Category: Glowing + Growing
Celebrating the spark inside every child. This is about nurturing curiosity, encouraging confidence, and creating space for growth.
Pancakes, Pencils, and the Joy of Learning at Home
There’s something sacred about learning together at home. Whether you’re a full-time homeschool family or just sitting down after dinner to help with homework, there’s a beauty in showing up—present, patient (most days 😅), and willing to turn the ordinary into something meaningful. At our house, we try to sprinkle joy over even the most… Continue reading Pancakes, Pencils, and the Joy of Learning at Home
Strong Starts: Our Daily Vitamin Routine (And Why None of Them Are Gummies)
There’s nothing “basic” about our morning vitamin routine over here. I’ve spent years researching what goes into Lucy’s little body—and just as much time making sure we’re not adding things that don’t belong. A daily lineup of power-packed goodness! One of the biggest things I steer clear of? Gummy vitamins. Yes, they’re cute. Yes, they’re… Continue reading Strong Starts: Our Daily Vitamin Routine (And Why None of Them Are Gummies)
Kicks, Confidence, and Conversations: Lucy’s Soccer Camp Debut
This week, Lucy tried something brand new: **soccer camp!**⚽️☀️ One of the best parts of parenting is watching our kids bravely try new things just to see what might spark. We’ve done gymnastics, dance, karate, tennis, and swimming—and while not every activity sticks, the courage to keep trying is the spark that matters most. But… Continue reading Kicks, Confidence, and Conversations: Lucy’s Soccer Camp Debut
One Chart, Two Homes: A Blended Family Strategy That’s Working Wonders
In blended families, even the most well-intentioned routines can feel like emotional whiplash for our kids. Different rules, different rhythms, different expectations—it’s a lot. And while it’s okay that every household runs differently, it’s also okay to admit that the inconsistency can be tough on our kids. Recently, we noticed that Anderson seemed a bit… Continue reading One Chart, Two Homes: A Blended Family Strategy That’s Working Wonders
Greens for the Win: Sneaking in a Nutrient Boost for Kids (and Dogs, too!)
When it comes to nutrition, I’m all about working smarter and harder. We cook whole foods. We talk about macronutrients. We eat the rainbow. But sometimes… the vegetables need a little backup. That’s where my not-so-secret weapon comes in: Amazing Grass. This green superfood blend is packed with powerful ingredients—wheatgrass, spirulina, chlorella, spinach, broccoli, alfalfa,… Continue reading Greens for the Win: Sneaking in a Nutrient Boost for Kids (and Dogs, too!)
More Than a Label: My Dyslexia Story
I’ve spent most of my life dancing with a label. Dyslexia. It’s a word that was whispered about me long before I understood what it meant. A word that followed me from classroom to classroom like a shadow I couldn’t quite shake. I was the child who stayed in at recess. The one who froze… Continue reading More Than a Label: My Dyslexia Story
🤦🏽♀️When We Get It Wrong (And What Comes Next)
Today at the pool, I had one of those moments as a mom—the kind that humbles you, sticks with you, and teaches you something important. I was chatting with a friend when Lucy walked over. She didn’t look particularly happy and quietly said she was cold. It was well into the 90s, and the sun… Continue reading 🤦🏽♀️When We Get It Wrong (And What Comes Next)
The Heart Before the Name
Yesterday I picked Lucy up from her Critter Barn camp, and the first thing she said—before even buckling her seatbelt—was, “Can we please have a playdate with my new friend?” I smiled and asked what any mom would: “What’s your friend’s name?” She looked at me, shrugged both shoulders high with a sheepish grin, and… Continue reading The Heart Before the Name
Holding On, Letting Grow
There’s something so sacred about this in-between space—the space where your child is growing up right before your eyes, but still reaching for your hand. Lucy just turned six. And lately, I’ve felt the quiet shift—these small but powerful signs of her becoming. She can now pour the milk from the fridge all on her… Continue reading Holding On, Letting Grow
Raising Light 