A few years ago, I was searching for ideas to help my kids understand the meaning of Easter. They were 5 and 2 at the time. I knew the 2-year-old wouldn’t grasp too much, but the 5-year-old definitely would. I …
I enjoy the “Memories” app on Facebook. It’s interesting to look back and see what I’ve shared in the past. It brings back memories — many of them good and some of them not quite as good. Four years ago …
Henceforth, 2015 shall be known as The Year of the Great Tank Top Wars. You think I jest. Perhaps I do, but only a tiny bit.
Since I gave my daughter a white, ribbed tank top to wear under an …
Sometimes life goes careening by at full speed and all we can do is hang on tight. I’m in that phase right now (always?). Just yesterday I had tiny babies. Then I blinked and now I have a 5-year-old graduating …
Last week, I ran into someone I hadn’t seen for a little while: myself. I wasn’t Mommy. I wasn’t Wife. I was Stacey. I was professional Stacey working for a whole day on nothing but writing. Then I was after-hours …
Last week my son was in the middle of eating breakfast and decided he wanted a big hug. The little dude is the snuggliest of my children and often asks specifically for big hugs or just comes over and cuddles …
Last Sunday while I was at church, I ended up getting a sermon within a sermon. Both messages were awesome. One came from my pastor who was continuing his series about golden calves. The other came through a verse that …
This week has been spring break for my preschooler. Â And though she only goes to school for three hours in the afternoon, four days a week, it actually has given us some time to do some extra things with …
I just came across a blog about how to simplify my busy life, get rid of clutter and embrace the minimalist movement. Â And I nearly laughed out loud. Â I didn’t even read the post. Â I knew it …