The Working Mom's Guide to Planning Summer Childcare
Spring Break is barely behind us yet I have been ready for summer for months now. Not because of my desperate need of some sunshine and blue skies, though yes, that is more than needed during this dreary springtime we have in the greater Seattle area. But, instead, because I know if I am not ultra organized for the ten...
Apr 24, 2024
Finding Hope in the Garden
"Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience."-Ralph Waldo Emerson I love gardening. I love the patience it requires, the careful detail needed to give each plant what it needs, the problem solving that goes into growing a successful garden, and enjoying the fruit it produces. Pouring effort into a garde...
Apr 23, 2024
Biblical Affirmations for Anxiety
If anxiety is a struggle for you, you don't have to suffer alone or in silence. So many of us join you in this battle, even if we don't always talk about it. Sometimes shame can trick us into staying quiet.
Apr 22, 2024
Elevate Your Sandwiches with this Delicious Sandwich Bread Recipe
The house is filled with the most delicious smell you can imagine. I'm baking sandwich bread! As a newbie to "breading," turns out it's not that complicated! The only problem I've encountered so far is that the bread I bake for the week does not last more than 24 hours! Ingredients for 1 loaf: 1 ¼ cups...
Apr 18, 2024
Celebrate Mom This Mother's Day & Beyond at The Westin Seattle
Mother's Day is just around the corner, can you believe it? We're barely used to 2024 and it is speeding right along. If you are looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift this year, I have some great ideas for you! These ideas work well beyond Mother's Day as well so keep them handy for all year - think birthdays, Chri...
Apr 17, 2024
Swedish Death Cleaning
The problem with organizing and decluttering tips is that usually the authors suggest doing the job rather quickly. I can't work that way. Maybe you can relate: I pull things out, I make a mess, I get partway done and then I lose steam and quit. Rather than looking better, the area I've tackled often looks worse than w...
Apr 17, 2024
Spring in the Pacific Northwest Can Be Weird
Spring in the Pacific Northwest is a weird time. One minute the sun is shining and the next we have torrential rain. Those of us who have lived here for a while are used to the temperamental weather and we make accommodations for it. Give yourself a point for everything on this list that you've done. The more points yo...
Apr 16, 2024
Children as Little Guardians
As parents, we should protect our children from the dangers in this world. Along with that, our role as a guardian includes teaching our kids how to protect and guard their own hearts. We are our children's hedge, but at some point, we won't be around to filter out everything. We must give them the tools to guard their...
Apr 15, 2024
Dear Mom, It's Okay to Accept Help
Reading through Proverbs 31, most ladies will admit to being intimidated by the Proverbs 31 wife. I've often asked myself how I could ever measure up to that super high standard!? On my own I absolutely cannot. However, thankfully, by the power of the Holy Spirit whom God gives to all who accept Jesus as Lord and Savio...
Apr 12, 2024
5 Days of Spring Cleaning: Day 5 - Laundry Stripping
I love topping off a clean house with having clean sheets on the beds. My husband and I have a good routine of washing the sheets every Sunday pretty much without fail. A few years ago, I came across something called laundry stripping. Being someone who loves cleaning and learning new hacks, I was immediately intrigued...
Apr 11, 2024