Goodbye, July! It's been a month to remember. I know this time next year I will look back on it fondly with a smile on my face from all the memories that were made. In true Kendra fashion, August means it's time for another blogging challenge! Tomorrow kicks off my 2nd annual Blogust Challenge where I will wri…

As the golden days of July begin to wane, and the rhythm of school bells and cooler mornings starts to whisper on the horizon, we arrive at the end of the "Savoring Summer" series. This summer has held a unique significance for me, marking my last as a stay-at-home mom with my "little" ones. I set …

Summer break is winding down, but I'm still trying to savor every last bit despite the heat. I may have asked to get the Fall decorations down, but the whim was short-lived. Now that our family vacation is over and we've settled back into our day-to-day routine, I've got lots to look forward to in the comi…

Summer. It's a season etched in our memories with the scent of sunscreen, the sound of ice cream trucks, and the promise of longer, lazier days. But we know "lazier" can sometimes just mean "differently busy." We yearn to romanticize it – to live out those sun-drenched, carefree vibes we see in…

I don’t want to admit my age, but I remember the day I realized not all adults get a summer break. I should have known, but it wasn’t until my first year working full-time that it hit me — adulthood kind of sucks the fun out of summer. No sleeping in. No lounging poolside for hours. No daydreaming the day away.  And e…

As the days stretch long and the sun lingers, there's a particular kind of magic over summer, from the first ray of morning sun to the soft glow of twilight. It gives me a feeling rooted in nostalgia, often carrying echoes of my childhood memories. This summer, I want to intentionally recreate those simple but mag…

As the sun begins its gentle descent, painting the sky in hues of orange, pink, and gold, there's a unique magic that settles over summer evenings. This "golden hour" isn't just a beautiful spectacle; it's an invitation to slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and truly savor the season. For moms,…

As a mom, my days often feel like a whirlwind. From the moment my feet hit the floor in the morning, I'm juggling schedules, snacks, emotions, and an endless list of to-dos. The middle of the day can feel like a black hole of chaos and chores, leaving little room for anything but surviving until dinner time. But w…

As a mom, my mornings have been anything but predictable. The seasons of life storm in, one after another, making it hard to have a routine set in stone for long. But after a decade of motherhood, I've learned that perfection is never the goal, consistency is.  If the idea of a serene summer morning sounds like a …

Summer is officially in full swing, isn't it? But if you're anything like me, the "busy" has followed us despite the change in routine. School breaks, looser schedules, and longer days often just mean a different kind of hustle. And as much as we wish it would slow down, in just a few weeks, our rout…