We’ve all been there. The Christmas decorations are coming down, the "New Year, New Me" posts are flooding your feed, and you feel that familiar mix of excitement and… anxiety. You have big dreams for 2026. You want to feel productive. You want to see real growth. But if you’re honest, you’re not quite sure …

As we stand on the threshold of 2026, I’ve been doing a lot of quiet thinking. For a long time, if you asked me who I was, my answers would usually involve someone else. I am a wife. I am a mother. These are roles I cherish; they are parts of me I wouldn’t trade for anything. But lately, I’ve realized they aren’t the …

Can you believe we are already at the end of 2025? This year has been a whirlwind of big transitions, sweet celebrations, and quiet moments of reflection. As I look back through my camera roll, I’m reminded of how much can happen in twelve short months. For today's Blogmas post, I'm sharing the highlight of ea…

Welcome back to another day of Blogmas! As the chaos of the holiday season starts to wind down, I’ve been sitting by the tree reflecting on my '37 before 38' list. If there’s one thing Blogmas teaches me every year, it’s that time moves fast—but God is never in a rush. As I work through my 37 goals before I hi…

The day we’ve been preparing for has finally arrived. The wrapping paper has been cleared (or is currently covering the floor), the coffee is warm, and the world seems to have slowed down just for a moment. Today, I wanted to step away from the lists and the "to-dos" to share a thought that has been on my he…

We’ve reached the peak of the season... Christmas Eve! The lights are high, the carols are playing, and the world tells us this is the "most wonderful time of the year." But if I’m being honest, sometimes the brighter the lights shine, the easier it is to see my own shadows. Maybe you’re like me. Maybe this …

There is something so magical about the smell of cinnamon and cloves wafting through the house while the Nutcracker suite plays. This year, my craft table is overflowing with everything from spicy salt dough to piles of glittery Popsicle sticks. If you’ve been following along, you know I love a DIY tradition. Over the…

Welcome back to Blogmas! If there is one thing that defines the holiday season in my house, it’s the scent of cinnamon, butter, and vanilla wafting from the kitchen. Between managing a classroom and keeping up with holiday events, I need recipes that are reliable, delicious, and crowd-pleasing. Today, I’m sharing the …

They say the days are long but the years are short, and looking back at this year’s Annual Interview with 3PW, I’m feeling that more than ever. To celebrate how much has changed, I’m sharing some of their answers from 2023 alongside their current 2025 favorites. This year, our trio is 13, 11, and 5—and their personali…

Welcome back to another festive day of Blogmas! Today, I'm diving into a classic tradition that spreads joy across the internet: The Christmas Tag! If you've never encountered a "tag" post before, it's essentially a list of fun, holiday-themed questions designed to reveal all my favorite festive …

"Holiday hustle" doesn’t even begin to describe it! Over the last four days, I’ve averaged less than four hours of sleep a night. Between the marathon gift-shopping, late-night wrapping sessions, program planning, and class parties, all while staring down mountains of laundry, life has been a whirlwind. If y…

The holiday season is in full swing, and I thought it would be a perfect time to take another cozy trip down memory lane! Creating Vlogmas content is one of my absolute favorite traditions, and over the years, I've captured so many special, fun, and even practical moments. I don't always remember to record spe…

We're deep into the holiday season, and the Blogmas content is flowing! While I love sharing new stories and ideas with you every day, I know that sometimes you just want the classics that have resonated the most with our community over the years. So, for today's post, I've compiled my Top 10 Most-Read Blo…

December 11th gave the world you. December 12th gave us to each other. Happy 16th Wedding Anniversary to my husband! It is a rare gift to be married to your best friend, and an even rarer gift to still feel those butterflies 16 years later. You have been the steady rhythm in my life for over a decade and a half. Peopl…

Today is a special day on the calendar. It’s December 11th, the day the world got a little brighter because Daniel was born. Happy 39th Birthday to my husband, my best friend, the man who keeps life interesting, keeps me laughing, and (let’s be honest) keeps me sane and grounded through the ups and downs of it all. I …

Christmas comes this time each year, no matter how the past 11 months have treated us. Some years are blessed with prosperity and abundance, while others are more prone to hardship. Christmas isn't always a joyful season for everyone, and it can be quite disappointing if you're only looking through the worldly…

If you scroll through Instagram right now, it looks like the entire world is living in a snow globe. You know the photos I’m talking about. The ones with the perfectly coordinated matching pajamas. The trees that look like they were decorated by a professional designer (and maybe they were). The baking videos where no…