Just a stay-at-home mother of four writing about books, parenting, and life in general. I hope you enjoy the ride.
2025 is half over, and I’m doing my 2025 goals check-in to see which goals I’m on track to accomplish and which ones need more work. We are officially halfway through 2025! This year has been filled with so many months of creating goals and accomplishing them. The goal of…
Summer on Lilac Island by Lindsay MacMillan is a story about three generations of women who find forgiveness, hope, and love over one summer. Summer in Lilac Island is a book I listened to, and I really enjoyed it. Set in a small island with a no-car rule, three generations…
Here are the ten lessons we have learned from our ten years of marriage. All the insights and thoughts about marriage that work for us. Recently, Luke and I celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary. We went to dinner and just enjoyed each other’s company. While out, I started thinking about…
Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino is a book about a woman in her thirties who finds her confidence, humor, and love after divorce. If you are looking for a funny and feel-good book to help with your self-confidence, then you NEED to check out Sunny Side Up by Katie…
Everything’s Coming Up Rosie by Courtney Walsh is a quirky book about a theatre girl who finds love and her new dream in an unlikely place. Everything’s Coming Up Rosie is a funny and fresh story about a girl who ends up in a small community theatre. It’s not the…
This is our fool-proof chore chart system that has encouraged our children to want to help out around the house. Almost a year ago, I decided that I was going to create a chore chart system for my family because I was sick of doing all the cleaning and work.…
This Healthy Chicken Salad is a delicious and simple recipe to make. It’s perfect for when you want a quick, tasty meal with few ingredients. Currently, my house is busy! We are officially on summer break, which means four kids running around my house and me trying to keep it…
The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly is a story about two sisters during WWII and the challenges they faced. Picture Martha’s Vineyard during WWII, it’s a training ground for D-Day. But it is also home to many Americans who were struggling to survive. The Martha’s…
It’s time for some summer fun! Here’s a FREE printable for your family to write a family summer bucket list filled with great activities! We are about to be waist-deep in summer, and I would love to tell you that I’m ready, but I’m not! While I love my kids…
Our youngest, Cooper, is officially three years old, and I can’t believe it! Here’s how his birthday party went, and all his favorite things. Cooper is officially three years old! I can’t believe my baby is getting so big. Please excuse me while I cry over baby pictures and hope…