31 Days: What Comes Out of Your Mouth

“If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.” This statement has been probably been uttered by moms for centuries. I know I said it many times as a teacher, and I find myself thinking it often as we live in a culture that feels...

31 Days: Get Moving

If you’re reading this Saturday morning, I’m hopefully out on the trail running eight miles right now. Rain is in the forecast, but I really want to do this run, so I’m praying it’s just a drizzle or nothing at all! Exercise has become an...

31 Days: Make a Plan With Your Man {And Reevaluate Often}

The Hubby and I love road trips, mostly because we get a lot of time to talk! We enjoy taking the time in the car to make plans and set goals for our family and our future. A road trip for us would not be complete without a notebook and pen and lots of lists! I...

31 Days: Hug It Out

Hug it out. Ok, so this post doesn’t need a lot of explanation. It is more of a reminder…. When you’re proud of a good choice your child made…hug it out. When you apologize to your child for yelling at them earlier in the day…hug it out....

31 Days: Prioritize Your Spouse

The best advice I received before our first baby was born: put your spouse first. The hardest advice to follow after having children: put your spouse first. The Hubby and I are completely on board with this advice, but putting these words into action is much more...