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Healing from anxiety
I unknowingly struggled with anxiety from a young age, probably around 12 years old. I was a very shy child, and over time that shyness slowly turned into anxiety. It wasn’t until I had children that my anxiety really began to take over. Caring for another human being and constantly putting someone else’s needs first…
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Being a stay at home mom on a low income
I want to say right from the beginning that I understand there are circumstances where it is extremely hard—or even impossible—for a mother to stay home with her children. But I also know it is possible for many families, including some who are considered low-income. I’d like to share my personal story and some practical…
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A message that, in the guise of sympathy and understanding, actually hurts moms
There’s a message I hear often, mostly on social media. It reminds me of the saying, “misery loves company.” What is that message? It’s the one that tells us motherhood is too hard, impossible, a burden. It’s the one that echoes the idea that we’re slaves to this life, that we completely lose ourselves. Why…
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Let Them Move: Homeschooling Active Boys
I hear a lot of parents talk about how their boys have boundless energy. People are often curious how I homeschool three boys, with a toddler boy right alongside them. And yes, boys really can seem like they have limitless energy and a constant need to move. But we don’t have to view that as…
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What does slow living really mean?
I thought this was worth talking about, just in case anyone has the wrong idea of what slow living really means. It has become a more popular term, and maybe my meaning isn’t exactly the same as everyone else’s. But slow living has made a huge difference in my life, and my hope is that…
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You are not a bad mom, you’re in survival mode. This is what helped me the most
As moms, we judge ourselves the harshest. We analyze every mistake and hope it doesn’t negatively impact our children forever. When I talk to other moms, I’ve found that feeling is pretty universal. But we can’t make the right choice all of the time. Especially as new or young mothers, we have so much to…
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We are becoming more disconnected than ever, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find connection again
I was about 18 years old when Myspace became a popular way to connect with others. It felt like a fun way to express our style and feelings and meet people everywhere. But we had no idea this was just the beginning of human disconnection. Back then I didn’t have a smartphone, and most people…
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Why the 90’s Childhood Still Lives in Our Hearts
Looking back at your childhood, you recall images of summer break. Playing in a kiddie pool in the green grass, blowing bubbles, running through the sprinkler, making mud pies, building blanket forts. There was never a handheld device tempting you to reach for it instead of living in that moment. That is the childhood many…
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Spring Foraging in Michigan
After a long Michigan winter, the first warm days of spring feel like a small miracle. The snow melts, birds begin returning, and the woods slowly start waking up again. One of my favorite ways to welcome the season is by going for slow walks and looking for the first wild foods and herbs that…
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Hearty Shepards Pie ( and a simple way to make it keto)
A hearty family meal with simple ingredients.