And just like that, the final day of Blogust is here! It’s hard to believe another 21 days of writing are in the books, and I’m officially saying hello to 37 tomorrow. This challenge has become such a great tradition, a moment each year to show up every day and just write. As August wraps up, so does my daily posting.…

It's a little wild to think that just eight months ago, I was completely lost. But now, seeing so many pieces of my life fall into place, I can't help but feel a profound sense of gratitude. My heart can't help but say "Thank You, Lord!" Today, I'm doing something a little different. In fact,…

As I'm about to turn 37, I've been thinking a lot about the years behind me and the one ahead. It's easy to let birthdays come and go, but this year, I decided to do something different. I'm challenging myself to make the next 365 days the most productive and meaningful year of my life. To do that, I c…

It's now less than a week away from my big day! However, a birthday isn't just one day—it's a whole vibe! It's about feeling special, celebrated, and completely in your element. Over the years, I've curated a few essentials that help me set the perfect mood, from the moment I wake up to the last sl…

One of my favorite things about blogging is connecting with You! As much as I enjoy writing and sharing my heart, this space is really about us. I want it to be a place where you feel encouraged, inspired, and seen. That's why today's post is a little different. Instead of me sharing with you, I'd love to …

The last few days have felt like a bit of a blur. I've been getting things ready for my new classroom and was able to meet all of my amazing coworkers this week. So, when the clock turned midnight, I knew I had 7 hours to get today's post ready! This one is going to be short and sweet since I'm in a time c…

Welcome back, Reader! Today, things are getting a little different and incredibly special. You know how much I love sharing bits of our family life, but for this post, I decided to turn the tables. I handed the mic (and a list of questions!) over to my trusty, brutally honest, and endlessly entertaining co-stars – my …

Happy Blogust, everyone! Birthdays are my favorite, and I've got a fun way to celebrate – complete with a freebie for you! For today's Blogust post, I'm super excited to share a fun, simple, and surprisingly revealing activity: This or That? Birthday Edition ! I've included downloadable templates to ma…

If you're anything like me, you've probably designed your perfect day a hundred times in your mind. The serene mornings, productive afternoons, relaxed evenings—it's beautiful, right? Today I'm sharing a peek at my meticulously planned dream routine and then immediately contrasting it with the glorious…

Welcome to August Snapshots! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain and inviting you to experience a day in my life, one hour and one photo at a time. Yesterday (Sunday) I spent ten hours, starting at 8:00 a.m., taking a snapshot every hour on the hour, giving you an authentic, unfiltered look at the big and small moment…

We've made it to the final Blogust post for this week – and what a journey it's been! To wrap things up, I wanted to share one of my favorite regular features: my "Currently..." update. It's a chance for me to reflect on the small (and not-so-small) joys, lessons, and everyday happenings in my li…

Well, hello there, Reader! Today feels like the perfect day for a little reflection and a whole lot of gratitude. I've been doing some digging, and it’s truly humbling to see what posts have touched your lives the most. So, without further ado, let's unveil the top 10 most-viewed posts from the KW archives. Th…

We're deep into our Blogust journey, and today's post is a fun one! You know how sometimes you create something, and it just sticks with you? Well, I've been looking back through all the content here at KW, and I've narrowed down my top 10 favorite posts/series I've had the joy of writing. These ar…