‘Tis the season! Christmas is upon us and we’re reminded everywhere we turn. There are holiday events popping up, gifts and sales in every store, kids writing their lists to Santa, and decorations going up all around the neighborhood. In the middle of all that, I love sitting down to write out our Christmas fun…
If there’s one category of toys that has lasted the longest in our home — through toddlerhood, early childhood, and now the “big kid” ages — it’s pretend play. These are the toys that don’t come with rules, timers, or batteries. They’re powered by creativity, fueled by storytelling, and somehow become more fun the older…
There’s something special about toys that never seem to lose their magic — the ones that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and endless imagination. In our home, building toys have truly stood the test of time. They’re the toys that get played with every single day, year after year, that grow with our kids and continue to…
Every year around the holidays, my feed fills up with endless gift guides — lists of trendy toys that promise hours of fun but usually end up forgotten, broken, or trashed by February. This year, I wanted to share something different. Instead of adding more “stuff” to the world, I wanted to highlight the toys…
There’s just something about fall that makes me want to slow down and soak in all the cozy moments—the crisp air, warm drinks, comfy sweaters, and time spent outside as the leaves start to change. It’s definitely my favorite season. Over the years, I’ve tried to be more intentional about planning family activities, so I…
I‘ve become wiser over the years in that I realize the new year is a time for change but change in the way that will stick with you, change that is habit forming. When I look back on previous years I can see lots of little changes that gradually added up…consistently taking my vitamins and…
As we entered a new decade, I couldn’t help but look back on the last ten years—on all the change, growth, and lessons that have shaped my adult life. Honestly, when I first thought about writing this, I hesitated. My mind went straight to all the things I haven’t accomplished. But after sitting with that…