Potty Time

Can we talk potty?

Potty training, that is. If you’re brave enough to hang with me ‘til the end, I’ll give you the most valuable potty training secret there ever was. It’s a secret that would have saved me hours of time and a whole lot of effort, had I known it a few years back. Continue reading

Keepin’ it Humble

Parenting is THE MOST HUMBLING experience ever. The moment you think you’re NAILING IT, you get knocked right back to Earth.

Like when you gather the gumption to face those four baskets of clean laundry, and get it folded in ONE sitting. It’s 10:30 p.m. and you are feelin’ GOOD (and gassed)!

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The Things No One Tells You

Hello, Friends!

I am tickled that a version of my In the Books essay is up today on the MOPS International blog, Hello, Darling.

I’d be honored if you clicked on over and gave it a read: The Things No One Tells You

Wishing you a meaningful and restful Sunday with the ones you adore.

Stacy


Featured image via mops.org


Backpackers and Snake Hackers: A Tribute to Real Moms

My girlfriends and I have some fabulous mothers.

They nurtured us, but kept us in line. They protected us when we needed them,  and released us when the time was right.

They are unique and quirky, their own special breed of crazy love– and we adore them for it. Continue reading

Take Me to a Place

I have a wild heart. I’ve known it forever.

As a girl, I was drawn to the fastest, highest, spinny-est rides at the carnival.

My favorite novelty at summer camp was riding the knotted rope swing out over Hagerman Lake, then letting go and free-falling into the water. At winter retreats, I always said YES to the Polar Bear Swim, running from sauna to frozen lake, then plunging into the frigid waters through an opening cut in the ice.

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Earth Love

Hello, Friends!

Even though it’s snowing outside my window, I’m thinking about my favorite day of spring: Earth Day!

Annually celebrated on April 22, Earth Day is designated to promote worldwide support for environmental protection.

As a resident of the wild and wonderful Upper Peninsula of Michigan, I feel both excited and burdened by the responsibility to teach my children to take care of our glorious Earth. Continue reading

How Reed does Life

At three years old, my middle son Reed is the family comedian. He is high-energy and chatty, with green eyes that shine.

Reed has always loved getting filthy.

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Twelve months old, after painting on the outdoor easel

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Two Words You Should Always Say to Another Mom

Hello, my fabulous readers!

I’m excited to announce that I have become a contributor to Her View From Home, a lifestyle magazine that shares daily articles about family, kids, fashion and health, recipes and faith. The website is made up of views from women across the country who share one common theme; a passion for their view from home. Continue reading