I’m looking forward to sunny days ahead, though I’m definitely transitioning into this new season with gratitude for the long winter months which gave me lots of opportunity for stillness and reflection. In a culture that values “busyness,” I understand slowing down can be difficult. Those who know me best are fully aware of how much I struggle with this myself! Still, I did my best to take advantage of the season and took time to reflect on the various branches of my business, particularly The Nest and my Writing Circle for Mothers. I’ve also been thinking about the Parent Child Playgroup I hosted last fall (which I’m looking forward to hosting again someday; stay tuned!) First, I hadRead More →

How are you doing on this cold winter day? Grateful to be indoors? Or a little stir-crazy? We’ve had our fair share of sunny days over the last month, so I find it difficult to complain about a few cold days, but I’ll be honest. I find the inconsistency in weather a bit unsettling. It can be difficult to know how to plan anything or even know how to dress on a daily basis, and my inner child is on the verge of throwing a tantrum at times!  On the plus side, it reminds me that this is how our little ones must feel on a regular basis.  I mean, they have very little control over theirRead More →