It's no secret that I love Alt Summit, so when the chance rolled around to be involved with creating an element for one of the parties at this last Summer 2015 session, I was all …
In 2010, I designed and created The Original Maternity Countdown Tee Shirt in anticipation of expecting my second baby. It was the way I wanted to document my growing baby bump, and the series that …
All of my kids have taken a pacifier since day one. Literally, they were each born, placed on my chest to nurse, then swaddled and pacified. I know not all babies take pacifiers, and not all …
Last year we started taking weekly hikes in the nature preserve just behind our house. As our kids developed a love of exploring and hiking, we started venturing out further and love exploring the incredible trails …
Coming home to my family after time away always feels so good. I am more welcome and comfortable in the walls of my own home than anywhere, and feel overwhelmed with love for the people …
This week I've been in Salt Lake City, enjoying the beautiful mountain air and attending Alt Summit. It's my third year, attending, and second year participating as a speaker. This afternoon I'll be sharing all …
Last month we gathered up all of our gear and headed west to spend a weekend camping in Big Bend National Park. I didn't know what to expect, and the 6 (turned 8) hour drive …
When Milo, my firstborn, was one month old, I reflected on my blog "The process of becoming a parent is fascinating and progressive." Little did I understand then exactly how fascinating and progressive it is. Even now, …
I know it's springtime, and the season of berries and citrus and fresh herbs. And we're feeling those around here, too. But my kids love apples all year round! We always have them on hand, …
Today is Thursday. Thursday during nap time I stop everything and clean my floors. It takes about two hours to get the sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping complete, but I always feel so satisfied when it's …
Two years ago I sat in a conference and was told to "Think about the last time you felt extremely happy. What were you doing in that moment?" I'm so glad the question wasn't "What do you …
Sometimes I learn lessons and it takes time before I can break them down into understandable pieces and explain them clearly. Finding the language to describe and explain my feelings and experience seems to be …