How Minimalism Changed My Motherhood, Marriage, Homemaking and Life
I happened upon ‘minimalism’ by accident. I didn’t even really know it was an option. I grew up in a home filled with stuff. Boxes of photos and books, piles … Read more
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When Motherhood Can Change You but You Can’t Change Motherhood
I thought I would be more settled with motherhood. 4 and half years and three kids in and I constantly feel like my heart is a trampoline for all my … Read more
15 Mom Fails That Almost Every Mom Can Expect
It was a full month before I confessed to anyone else…. I told my sister in law that I forgot to buckle my son into his high chair and he … Read more
7 steps to help your kids play with their toys (rather than just buying more)
Today, we’re going to talk about how to get your kids to play with their toys. About a week ago, our whole family gathered around my computer in my office, … Read more
Enjoying a family camping trip, on purpose
This month in the Life on Purpose Academy this is the topic, Enjoying Your Life, on Purpose. A lesson that I feel like I have a crash course on every … Read more
How to really start showing up for your life
There is a cliche saying ‘get comfortable with discomfort’ A few years ago I would roll my eyes at this saying that OBVIOUSLY does not apply to me. Now … Read more
What Happened I Instagrammed My Own Life Instead of My Kids’
Whether or not we realize it, we are all ‘influencers’. We are all sharing stories, pictures, articles, life and advice on a daily basis from our phones. We are all … Read more
How to do the chores you constantly avoid
How I life coached myself to do the dishes It is one thing to be tidy, it is another to keep up on chores. Most of my adult life … Read more
Handling kid chores without losing your mom sanity
I was asked to share some advice on getting kids to do chores. I’m gonna talk about allowance and chore charts and tips that have worked for us. BUT, before … Read more
Does Your Phone Hurt or Help Your Motherhood?
I’ve been talking with a new friend about how our iPhones help us or hurt us as mothers. How do we teach our kids to use it as a tool … Read more