I have been thinking a lot about hypocrisy lately. Why, you ask? Well, I’ve been struggling to practice what I preach. I’ve been dealing with achilles issues for four months. I thought that I was doing a good job resting…
Archives for August 2016
Where I Put ALL THE TOYS, + A Gender-Neutral Shared Kids Room
When we moved from our one-bedroom apartment to our three bedroom house, I was surprised by two things: how much bigger our home felt, and how quickly we were able to fill it up with stuff. And mostly kid stuff….
Things I Want to Remember, Round 6
Bella* The much-awaited, much-dreaded (for me!) day came for Bella to start Kindergarten. She did so with much excitement! Her outfits have been laid out carefully each night with exactness and she has been quite anxious about being on time…
Do Something: Tomboy to Girly Chic
Always in a hurry… Can you spot the cookie in this photo?! Almost three years ago, I cut off my hair. As in, almost all of it. I had thought about a cute pixie cut for years and a combination…
THE BEST SUMMER MEAL (that deserves all caps…)
A week ago, I can honestly say I had one of the best homemade meals of my life. It was also one of the easiest. My sister was visiting and I wanted to give her a summer meal send-off before…
How a Never-Nude Goes to the Pool
Do you like that jacket I’m wearing? It’s actually my swimsuit. I know, hot–right?! For as long as I can remember, I have very much disliked showing my skin. It’s convenient that my faith dictates modesty, but I am naturally…
The Mountains are Calling
We recently returned from my family’s week-long reunion in McCall, Idaho and another week in Utah. Between a ghost banging a pipe below our bed and kids that didn’t sleep well, I don’t think I’ve ever left a vacation more…
Mommy Style Monday: Girls Day Out
(Forgive me for my unintended week’s absence. I was with my entire family in a cabin in Idaho, having way too much fun and way too little sleep to take out my laptop!) I live far from my family. In…