The Year in Review
Our word for 2023 was simplicity. I really felt called to peel back all of the noise, the unnecessary, and the extra that always seemed to take over our lives. I’m really happy looking back that by saying “No” to…
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Questions to Ask Yourself Before Cutting Ties with Toxic Family Members
Exercising boundaries with toxic family members can feel like a Herculean feat. Trust me, I know. In fact, there may come a time when your efforts to set boundaries with a toxic family member are met with so much resistance…
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Please Stop Asking Me Why She’s My Only One
“She’s your only one?” “You didn’t want anymore kids?” I never know what to respond to those questions. We both wanted a large family–we both grew up with siblings. I’d always imagined a loud, rambunctious, crazy household full of babies….
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Lessons I’ve Learned from Having a Daughter with a Disablitity
My daughter has an unusual body. She has a chronic heart condition, scoliosis, skeletal abnormalities and a limb difference. She’s also a determined, mischievous, tenacious, funny, sarcastic, loving, empathetic, and creative person whom I love very much. As I parent…
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Ways to Enjoy the Holiday Season When You’re Sad
The most wonderful time of year is filled with joy and celebration—for most of us. However, I’ve had many holidays where I experienced the exact opposite set of emotions. There have been countless holidays we’ve either been in the hospital,…
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8 Ways to Tap Into the Holiday Spirit as a Busy (Disabled) Mama
If you’re looking at your calendar and feeling like the next few weeks are going to be absolutely jam-packed, you’re not wrong. As a parent to a disabled child, the end of the year is HECTIC. It’s a scramble to try…
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Teach the Spirit of the Season with These Family Activities
I want my daughter to grow up in a household that is filled with gratitude but also called to give back (don’t we all?). I want to teach her to value experiences over things and quality time over quantity of…
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10 Books To Cozy Up With This Winter
The holiday season has arrived, and there is nothing I love more than curling up under a blanket with a steaming cup of coffee and a few good books to read. And whether you’re looking for a traditional holiday romance, a…
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3 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays When You Feel Overwhelmed
Normally, the first time I hear a Christmas song every year is always the same: I’m usually sitting in a Starbucks or walking in a Target, about a week after Halloween, minding my own business and not thinking about the…
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10 Tips to Raise an Inclusive Child
I didn’t know what to say the first time Callie asked me, “Mommy, how come I have one leg and you have two?” Although I had definitely anticipated and prepared for the conversation, I temporarily froze in the moment. Talking…
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