Finding a sitter that you and your kids adore can be a daunting task. In a world that is growing more and more distrustful by the hour, how do you find someone that will love and care for your kids like you do? My husband and I were in a really hard place a few years ago. We had just moved and left all our reliable and amazing friends and sitters behind. Both of my parents still worked full time and my sisters worked and were in school. My ... Read More
Zucchini, Rice, and Black Bean Skillet Recipe
My kids eat this dish up, there are literally zero leftovers because they keep coming back for more. I just shared a video on IGTV on how to make this delicious dish and wanted to give you all the full recipe. I modified a recipe I found on readyseteat.com to fit my family, but the inspiration is all hers! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Pure Wesson® Canola Oil1 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)1/2 cup chopped ... Read More
Progress over Perfection
I heard it come out of my mouth “Perfect buddy!” My son asked me if he did a good job cleaning off the stairs… this is often my response when he does a good job. “Perfect!” But it took on a new meaning for me last week when he burst into tears when the project he was working on didn’t turn out “perfectly.” “Mommy, I just wanted it to be perfect!” My heart sank. Has this been the model I’ve set for him? That he has to be perfect? God, I hope ... Read More
Christmas (cards) in July!
We just got back from vacation and my mind is already gearing up for my kids going back to school. Being the advanced planner I am, I’m already thinking about Halloween costumes, Christmas cards and our annual Friends-mas party. Yes, I understand it’s July, but the holidays will be here before we know it! I’m a stickler for a cute Christmas card, I have a file of our old designs and I love getting our family pictures taken each Fall with ... Read More
Overcoming Burnout
It was November of 2014 and I was done. We had just miscarried, and everyone was pretending like it never happened… including me. I remember walking over to my camera and taking my memory card out… and it hit me. I was over it. I went back to work full time after running a very successful wedding photography business, and the business was still generating leads. I needed a stable paycheck and benefits. I wasn’t a consistent person and had no ... Read More
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