It has been a long week of book edits, client work, and preparing for the holidays. Today's writing is short and sweet. Things I told myself this week: Recognize when you've done the best you can. It might not be YOUR best, but it's truly what you could give in that moment. … [Read more...] about Sunday Journal || Vol. 1, Issue 6
How to Practice Gratitude Every Day
I believe that gratitude changes things. When you have a sense of gratitude (along with purpose and connection), you have the ability to build a more beautiful life. Practicing gratitude -- actively choosing to feel it, experience it, and act on it -- will make you … [Read more...] about How to Practice Gratitude Every Day
Sunday Journal || Vol. 1, Issue 5
I haven’t always been good with routines. When I was in college, I spent a day mapping out the perfect plan for my daily and weekly life. Gridlines on notebook paper were the original Bullet Journal, and my hand-drawn schedule reflected the best intentions. I took it to … [Read more...] about Sunday Journal || Vol. 1, Issue 5
Sunday Journal || Vol. 1, Issue 4
"We're going to have a little family cleaning lesson tomorrow," I announced this evening. Halfway between the foot of the stairs and our bedroom door, I was talking to David. But hoping my air of patient authority was wafting back up the stairs to my kids. "Are you talking to … [Read more...] about Sunday Journal || Vol. 1, Issue 4
My Favorite Family-Friendly Recipes
One thing I've started tracking during my Weekly Review is meals. Some weeks we follow my Never-Ask-Me-Again-What’s-For-Dinner meal plan to a T. Other weeks we're more relaxed. We're in the middle of a renovation project (more on that later, there's a giant hole in the middle of … [Read more...] about My Favorite Family-Friendly Recipes
