I crave a simplified life. I follow bloggers, listen to podcasts, and read books in support of a minimalist lifestyle. As I understand it, minimalism creates mental space for our passions and physical space free of clutter. These practices free up our time away from drudgery and chores so we can focus on creativity, relationships, […]
I have read many articles on the benefits of children having chores from a young age. I had chores from an early age, and while I never really grew to love dusting and cleaning the bathroom, I certainly learned a few things about responsibility and doing your best despite not enjoying the task. Because chores […]
Dear Sweet Second Home, We knew this day would come. When we bought you 4 and a half years ago, before our two kids (and all of their stuff,) we realized we’d one day be short on space. We moved from a darling first home in Sleepy Hollow and were so excited to have […]
Thank you to Farha Roofing for sponsoring this post and providing excellent home repairs to Wichita families!Homeowners can face obstacles when looking to replace or fix their roof. Farha Roofing can help you avoid those obstacles. After a damaging storm, a homeowner will need to quickly repair their roof and get back to normal. This […]
Dear Neighborhood, I’m writing as I love you. Oh College Hill, you are a neighborhood worth the effort. With old homes, plenty of diversity and ample front porches, thank you for reminding me of why it is important to invest in community and character. You see, in the last week, the air conditioner […]
Growing up, my mom had a Day Timer. Does anyone remember those? It was like a Trapper Keeper for adults–it held all of her appointments, notes, and zipped closed around the edges to protect all of that important data. As a Millennial (don’t hold it against me), I had to chuckle a little at the […]
Having a new baby in the home changes everything. How do I give a baby a bath? What do I do when she feels hot? Is breastfeeding supposed to hurt? Is this a good swaddle? When will he roll over? Is the thermostat set to the correct temperature? Why won’t baby socks stay on their feet? […]
I’m a city girl through and through, so when my husband suggested we begin growing our own food, I knew I’d be completely out of my element. I had never even been able to keep a plant alive inside of our house! He was persistent, and with random bacterial breakouts threatening my salads, I became […]
I know, it makes no sense. It’s illogical, even. If you (understandably) rolled your eyes when you read the title, hang with me for a minute. I, too, have been a strong critic of televisions in the bedroom. My main argument was that the bedroom should be a restful place – a sanctuary, if you […]
Two weeks into January, I finally decided on a resolution for the New Year. My parents were on their way to Wichita for a weekend visit, and the status of my home was somewhere between toddler circus and pig pen. It had been one of those weeks. Lots of evening obligations. A teething child. A large […]
Special thanks to Wichita State’s Community Education Program for sponsoring this post and providing informative and fun classes for moms in our area!Get crafty with WSU’s Community Education! Does winter have you feeling down? Are you longing for the long, warm, lazy days of summer? If so, this is the perfect time to get organized […]
For years now (basically since the birth of my first daughter, who is now five), I have been thinking long and deep about this new phenomenon that seems to have taken over our communities. I have even discussed this in person to a number of friends, wondering out loud if I was the only one who […]
Special thanks to Wichita State’s Community Education Program for sponsoring this post and providing informative and fun classes for moms in our area! 2018 is here, and Wichita State is excited to announce our spring schedule of WSU Community Education courses! We have a mix of new classes as well as returning favorites. Our classes […]
