Episode 6: Show notes What’s for dinner? For so many of us, that question rolls around the house every afternoon—and for many parents it’s the line that sparks the most groans. In this episode I share practical, simple strategies to take the stress out of evenings in the kitchen. Whether you’re feeding a busy family … Read more

Episode 11: Show notes Grief is one of the more difficult realities we all face at some point. In this episode I sit down at the podcast desk with my husband to talk about grief — not as clinical experts, but as people who have lived through loss and are learning how best to support … Read more

These practical, easy-to-follow bathroom vanity organization ideas will streamline your morning routine. No more scrambling for items you can’t find. After living in eight different homes, I’ve learned that organizing bathroom cabinets can be surprisingly challenging. Small spaces, awkward cabinets, and too many products make it easy for clutter to accumulate. Below are creative, practical … Read more

It’s Better to Be Fit and a Little Overweight Than Unfit and Unhealthy “It’s better to be fit and fat, than fat and not fit” When the doctor said those words, he chuckled and immediately added, “not that I should ever say the word fat…” We laughed, but his message landed: get moving and trim … Read more

Taking a Short Vacation from the Blog With so many important things to think about in life, I’ve been oddly focused on one small question: what should I do with the blog while we’re in Hawaii? It sounds silly, but blogs are a part of routine—an online home I enjoy tending—and leaving it quiet for … Read more

Mercy, friends—I have missed you so much. Life has been a whirl of activity, and although I have a long list of posts I’ve been wanting to write, time has been scarce. Between summer camp, family tasks, and the usual everyday chores, my days have felt like the final, exhausting miles of a marathon: the … Read more

Simplify meal planning and grocery shopping with this free printable grocery list and meal planning set. After three decades of managing a household, one thing remains constant: families need to eat every day. Meal planning and grocery shopping can feel like a constant chore, so I developed a simple system to make both faster and … Read more

Find fresh ideas for your home from across the web in this edition of Easy Breezy Weekend Reads. I used to treat home decor magazines as my little indulgence. I’d flip through them while waiting in the grocery checkout line and even kept a few subscriptions for years. Though I’ve gone through many rounds of … Read more

Set a warm, welcoming Christmas tablescape for entertaining with simple ideas you can use throughout the entire winter season. Why bother with a pretty Christmas tablescape idea? Recently we visited friends for dinner and experienced one of those evenings that lingers in your memory. Soft music, warm lamps, a tray of appetizers and pretty glasses … Read more

Decorate living room shelves like a pro with these practical shelf-decor ideas and clear tips for styling shelves one shelf at a time. Styling shelves can feel intimidating, but with a few straightforward design principles and simple techniques, you can create attractive, cohesive displays that enhance any room. A well-styled shelf adds visual interest, reinforces … Read more