She knew the shoes were too big, but she couldn’t resist. The shoes’ owner was a giant in her life – taking care of their family, working tirelessly for very little, scooping her up for a big hug in their dirt-floor home with worn hands after a long...
I’ll be honest: I often avoid talking about poverty on here because I don’t want to make anyone feel guilty. Some of us are moms and feel like it is a struggle to just make it through a day of screaming children and poopy diapers and someone talking to us...
Dear 11-year-old Erin, The world of girls is a tough one, isn’t it? I know you want to have a crowd, your people, a place to fit in. And sometimes you feel like you’ve found it. You have friends with whom to walk to school, go to the mall, have sleepovers,...
I know it’s all about perspective, but let’s take a little look at a few of the “harder” things about my past week as a mom… A teething baby Needing to take multiple trips to the grocery store because these boys eat a lot and we’re...
This post was co-written with my eldest son, Big J, who will turn 7 this Saturday, which doesn’t even seem possible. It was a blessing to share this experience with him, brainstorming and storytelling and hoping to make a difference. I think we shall do this...
I want to teach my kids to be compassionate. I’ve said it before but I’m not sure I totally agree with this statement anymore, since what I used to mean when I said that was… I want to make my kids be compassionate. You see, I’ve come to...
I'm Erin, a wife, boy mom x 3, writer, and runner in Nebraska! I'm excited to share all my favorites relating to faith, family, fashion, and fitness in this space! Enjoy!
I'm Erin, a wife, boy mom x 3, writer, and runner in Nebraska! I'm excited to share all my favorites relating to faith, family, fashion, and fitness in this space! Enjoy! 