Grab your gel pens, pop open a blank slimline CD case, and get ready to write on a fresh silver disc with a Sharpie: "Summer Mix '96" (or whatever year held your favorite core memories). Before algorithmic streaming playlists took over, creating the ultimate late-summer soundtrack was a tactile art form.…

It is always a bittersweet time of year once the back-to-school supplies start hitting the store shelves. After what my kids have dramatically declared was the "worst summer break ever," I have never seen them so excited to get back into the classroom. And truth be told? I am just as excited to get back into…

Welcome to August—the keeper of late-summer enchantment and my personal New Year. There is a very specific kind of charm that settles in during this time of year. The sun lingers just a little lower in the sky, the late-summer afternoons feel warm and drenched in gold, and there is a quiet, gentle invitation to slow d…

Can you believe it's August already!? This time last week, I was sitting beachside and now, I’m getting ready to finish my 38th trip around the sun, gearing up for my second year back in the classroom, and hosting my 3rd annual Blogust challenge! Call me crazy, a little self-indulgent, or whatever you like, but I …

I can hardly believe we are turning to the final calendar page of summer. July has been a month of unexpected plot twists, deep heart resets, answered prayers, and so much simple, sweet quality time with the people I love most. As we officially wrap up the Summer Series today, my heart is just so full of gratitude. Th…

Can you believe we are just a few short days away from August? August has always held such a special place in my heart; it’s my birthday month, the golden tail-end of summer, and the home of one of my absolute favorite blogging traditions: Blogust! For years now, spending every single weekday of August right here with…

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…

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…