Homeschool Check-In: Keep It Simple
My daughter started writing everything backwards and I immediately questioned our curriculum. Turns out, the fix was simple—and a good reminder to stop overcomplicating homeschooling.
Homeschool Tip: You Don’t Have to Finish the Whole Workbook
I thought we had to finish every single workbook by the end of the year. Turns out… that’s not how learning actually works. Here’s the homeschool mindset shift that changed everything for me.
Kids, Am I Right? (A Tale of Love, Target, and a Broken Slip n’ Slide)
Gardening Tip: Even the Wind Has a Purpose
My potted garden has officially exploded. Between 48 dahlia seedlings, a very dramatic lavender, and sweet peas fighting the wind, I’m being reminded that sometimes the hardest conditions are what make roots grow deeper.
My Daughter Fact-Checked a Stranger in Walmart and I Just… Let It Happen
I went in for school supplies and left with my six-year-old publicly correcting a stranger’s geography. Kids don’t whisper their thoughts—they announce them.
144 Dahlia Seeds, 45 Survivors, and One Cross-Country Move
I planted 144 dahlia seeds. Only 45 survived—and honestly, that feels about right. Between an inconsistent watering schedule, “helpful” kids, and prepping for a cross-country move, this is what gardening looks like in a fast-paced, unpredictable life.
The Day My Child Manifested a Toilet Overflow (and Dressed for All Four Seasons)
My child woke me up at 6 AM convinced the toilet would overflow… and then it actually did. Add in an outfit choice meant for all four seasons in 90-degree weather, and you’ve got a classic parenting moment where chaos wins and logic takes a backseat.
Three Hours, Fifty Pages, and the Quest for the Perfect Book
I spent three hours researching graphic novels for my six-year-old… only to end up at the library anyway. If you’ve ever fallen down a parenting rabbit hole trying to find the perfect book, this one’s for you.
What They Don’t Tell You About Fighting a Lawsuit
Being served legal papers on your birthday is something you don’t forget. This is the story of what came after—and what no one tells you about fighting a lawsuit.
Some Nights I Feel Like the Rug
Some nights, motherhood feels like being walked on from one need to the next. But maybe we’re not the rug—maybe we’re the ground holding everything together.
My Seedlings Are Drooping (and Apparently Also Need Emotional Support)
My seedlings started drooping overnight, and apparently that meant a full morning of repotting tiny plants like they were in botanical intensive care. Gardening has officially turned me into the kind of person who checks on seedlings every morning with a cup of coffee.
If You Ever Need to Bury a Body… Walk Them There First
When my dad shot a coyote in the yard and promptly left the country for work, my sister and I were left with the unforgettable task of dragging it an acre to the woods. It was exhausting, ridiculous, and the moment we both learned an oddly specific life lesson: if you ever need to bury a body… walk them there first.
When Peace Feels Suspicious
For years, home didn’t feel safe.
This is a story about survival mode, resilience, and what it means to finally find peace again — even when peace feels unfamiliar.
Why Simple Living Brings More Joy Than Perfect Plans
A slow, beautiful collection of timeworn pieces—hand-carved, well-loved, and completely unplanned. Because sometimes the best things you bring home are the ones you don’t have a place for yet.
Duct Tape & Delusions of Danger
As a kid, I thought kidnapping was inevitable. So we prepared the only logical way: duct-taping each other to a pole and seeing who could escape.
Golden Eggs & Growing Roots. When Life Feels Unfinished (How to Find Joy Anyway)
A golden egg, a new neighborhood, and a home still coming together—this Easter reminded me that even in the in-between, something beautiful is already growing.
When Motherhood Feels Overwhelming and You Need to Hide
Some nights I don’t sit on the couch or turn on a show. I just go to my room. Not because I don’t love my kids—but because I’ve been needed all day and don’t have anything left to give.
How I Accidentally Fell Into Dahlias (and Stayed)
I knew nothing about growing dahlias when I started. What began as helping a neighbor turned into a story about failure, growth, and an unexpected friendship.
Starting Over Again (When You’re Tired of Starting Over)
Starting over is part of military life—but that doesn’t mean it gets easier. This is an honest look at building a home, raising kids, and finding your footing again when you’re simply tired of starting over.
What “Silent Service” Looks Like at Home
When people say “thank you for your service,” it’s always kind—but it doesn’t quite tell the whole story. This is what “silent service” looks like at home.