Organized Chaos: Surviving the Fall Rush
While some are already back to school, our district in the pacific northwest doesn't get back in session until after Labor Day. I truly am trying to enjoy the last couple of weeks of summer by taking time off from work, soaki...
Parenting School Tech
We can parent the technology schools send home and ensure these devices are a blessing in the classroom and beyond.
Squirrels in Autumn and the Art of Getting Cozy
As I watched a squirrel in my backyard the other day, something occurred to me. In Fall, I am a squirrel too! Further research backed me up on this weird thought. For example: Once fall arrives, squirrels start eating more. ...
The Realistic Fall Family Bucket List
There is a version of fall that exists almost exclusively on Pinterest. It involves perfectly coordinated flannel shirts, a picturesque apple orchard, a wagon ride through the trees, pumpkins picked directly from the vine, ho...
You Are Worth It: No Comparison
God never called us to measure our worth against someone else's.
September's Simple Joys
Even though it's not technically Fall yet, these are my favorite Autumn days. (The first day of Fall in 2026 is Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 5:05 PM, PDT, based on the Old Farmer's Almanac). But early September is such a...
Light in the Darkness: Public School and Our Christian Kids
Christians have nothing to be smug about; we are not righteous people trying to correct the unrighteous. Just one beggar telling another beggar where to find bread. -R.C. Sproul Public schools often have a bad reputation, esp...
The Frazzled Parents Guide to Less Stress with Kristen Evans
Moving houses, raising kids, one with special needs, job changes, it's no wonder that Kristen Evans is an expert in feeling frazzled. So how do you keep the stress levels down?
Three Easy Breakfast Ideas for Busy Moms
Mornings can feel like a whirlwind and breakfast can sometimes get pushed to the bottom of the priority list. But breakfast is one of the most important ways to fuel both kids and adults for the day ahead. A nourishing breakf...
Is Tech the Real Problem?
How can we tell if a child's tech is just different, or if it's actually becoming unhealthy?
You Are Worth It: Your Value
In our world, worth comes from the price tags we put on items and the value we put on people's performance, looks, grades, athleticism, etc. But that's not how God values us. That's not the price He paid.
Bee Stings, Batteries, and Biopsies
As moms, so much of what we do is about keeping the wheels on. We make the appointments. We remember who needs to be where and when. We know which child has practice, which bill needs to be paid, what needs to be bought at th...
The Easiest Pumpkin Cookies You Will Ever Make
Somewhere over Labor Day weekend, I swear someone flipped a switch. One minute we were soaking up the last bits of summer, and next it was 60 degrees and raining. I was suddenly craving cozy sweaters, candles that smell like ...
Decluttering Bursts: The Surprisingly Easy Organizing Method for Overwhelmed Moms
Welcome to September! September often feels more like the start of a new year than January does. Not only do kids head back for a fresh year of schooling, but moms feel a sudden urge for new beginnings as well. For many moth...