Writing is an excellent source of self expression. I’ve found it to be quite therapeutic and relaxing over the years. Writing helps me articulate what I’m really feeling inside when …

When researching educational toys for Averi to play with, Paul and I were soon overwhelmed by all of the choices on the market. We knew that the first three years …

  Intentional time with loved ones can be rather subjective.   For me, it looks like: putting my phone or computer down when someone is engaging in conversation with me. …

      Here’s the annoying thing about fear…. it anticipates the absolute worst circumstances for us.   Fear leads you and I to overestimate the odds of something negative …

“Make a list of all the things you want to do before it’s too late to do them. You might want to visit far away places or your local farmer’s …

  My first rule for managing a family plan calendar is (drum roll please)…   Lower those pesky little expectations of yourself, sister.  If you’ve been reading VF for awhile …

How do I work from home with kids and get stuff done, you ask? That, my friend, requires tenacity, patience, quick decision making skills, and a solid schedule. There are …

If you found your way to this article, you’re probably thinking that life is just a teeeeensssy bit more stressful than before COVID-19, yes?   Whether you are a nurse …

I have two children. Only one of which is old enough to understand that the world doesn’t make sense right now. She’s been asking a lot of questions like, “Why …

Recently, I was clearing out/organizing the notes in my phone and found this brilliant little excerpt from a marriage book I read years ago. It’s relevant to so many of …

I like to check in with my mind/heart/body/soul EVERY day to see what I need more (or less of) in my life. Then I listen and take action! When I …

I use the Bible’s simple illustration for work/life balance: Work for six days. Rest for one day. Repeat. Although there is a ton of evidence that shows working a full …