Dearest Mason, Just within 2 days, you've heard Mommy and Daddy talking about the scary events that happened right here in our community and in Orlando. Bad guys with guns. The lady in the cafe was asking me my thoughts, and you overheard. The sheriffs and news vans are still all over our neighborhoods, and you asked me why. Cities all over the world are showing their rainbow pride on the … [Read more...]
G is for Gorilla and Grace
Let's be honest. By now, you've heard the story of the tragic killing of Harambe, the silverback gorilla from the Cincinnati Zoo. If you haven't heard the story, the rock you're living under must be treating you real nice. This isn't written for the mom of the boy who fell in with Harambe over the weekend, there are plenty of beautiful letters written to her, but this is for … [Read more...]
5 Reasons To Love The Emily Ley Simplified Planner
I'm just going to be upfront and honest right here, right now: I'm a planner girl. I love, love, love planners. I have to have them in my life, or else...well, I shudder to imagine what would happen. I search high and low for the perfect planner, and sometimes I even cheat on one planner with another planner. I know, I'm terrible. I've recently been using a different planner for about … [Read more...]
Dear Teacher, You Made A Difference In My Life
Teachers are so amazing, right? I just don't think they get enough thanks. I'm not talking about just giving them flowers, gift cards, lip balm, or the latest Pinterest-inspired mason jar gift. I'm talking about actual words from the heart. Words of thanks. Teacher appreciation from students is best when it's heartfelt words of thanks. There's nothing better than a handmade cards with … [Read more...]
Infertility Sucks: You Are Not Alone
Yep, I said it. It sucks. And I can say that because I'm in the midst of that. I have been diagnosed with unexplained infertility. Secondary infertility. RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association just hosted National Infertility Week last week and this year's theme, "I Am Not Alone" really struck a chord with me. I was inspired to make this the time that I let all of you know that you … [Read more...]