Retreat.
Dictionary.com defines "retreat" as "a place of refuge, seclusion, or privacy." It also speaks about "retreat" in terms of "withdrawal."
That's what I found that I needed in this season of life and motherhood.
My husband and I recently went on...
Several of my friends and neighbors are pregnant or just had a baby, and a couple of them will be having their first child this year. I started thinking about what advice would have been helpful to me before...
Preschool is a common construct in our society. For a variety of reasons, many parents choose a preschool program for their children at ages 2, 3, 4, or 5. Sometimes it's a logistical choice - the parent (or parents)...
"Grandma, why did the chicken cross the road?" Her face is precious and she's about to burst to tell me the punch line. A four year old's humor is so much fun. They're just discovering how to say funny...
Back in the 90s, there was an infomercial that came on all the time featuring a short, spiky blonde-haired woman, Susan Powter, who was selling her "Stop the Insanity" workout videos. Every year as Spring Break inches closer, I...
As much as I love the meaning, magic, and joy of Christmas, I can't help but find more fun in the lesser holidays. Valentine's Day is full of hearts, hugs, candy, and pink; Groundhog's Day is a chance to...
Family-owned, Spicer's Music, opened their doors eight years ago with the desire to enrich the Auburn-Opelika community through music. When stepping into Spicer’s Music you will find a full retail store with an emphasis on a song based approach...
I don’t know about you but there are very few things that I NEED to live a happy, balanced, and fruitful life.
Maslow had it right in his hierarchy of needs. Other than having my basic, safety, and emotional needs...
Dear First Baby,
I see you watching me with your little brother when I’m making faces at him or caressing his little head and face. I try not to be so absorbed in him that I forget to make special...
We've probably all seen more time at home in the past year than we ever planned to. But pre-pandemic and, Lord willing, post-pandemic, our family chooses home in a few strategic ways that shape our family culture.
Being a Stay-At-Home...
Parenthood
Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
