In every profession, there's a rhythm: you get up, get ready, and prepare before the work day begins. As every mama can tell you, motherhood is work. And it deserves the same preparation as a profession. Treat being a mama like a job - and give yourself the morning routine that goes with it. Take this challenge; you just have to try it long enough for it to become a habit you won’t want to drop - 66 days to be automatic. Try it with these tips from a mama just like you!

Every January, we’re told to reflect. It was a full and beautiful 365 days, but I almost feel sad letting it go, wishing that there was more. More time. More presence. And as I reflect on the last year, one thing is painfully clear: I want more intentional, quality time with my family. Not just togetherness in the same space, but intentional, unrushed time. That's why I'm creating the Wander Everyday Project. Join me and keep this year's resolution with my Monthly Nature Jour

Our perfect 12' Christmas tree - the one we'd cut ourselves and decorated as a family - came crashing down...but we put it back up anyway. Because a beautiful home becomes the backdrop to a beautiful childhood. Christmas decorations are less about the actual decorations or the Pinterest-worthy look of your home - they're about creating a setting for moments that matter. Here's why I still choose to decorate, even when the chaos of childhood catches up with us, and how you can

Discover my favorite outdoor gear for moms—practical, durable essentials that make adventuring with little ones easier and more enjoyable. From packs to layers to kid-friendly add-ons, these tried-and-true items help you feel prepared and confident on every all-season adventure.

When little ones are under the weather, rest doesn’t have to mean boredom or a full-day of screens. These gentle screen-free, sick day activities keep kids cozy, comforted, and quietly engaged while they rest. From low-energy sensory play to soothing storytime ideas and connection-filled moments, discover 8 easy ways to nurture your child through sick days with peace and presence - no screens or stress required. (Plus room for rest for you too, mama!)

This fall, embrace the beauty of slow living in motherhood. As the seasons change, trade hurry for harmony—find joy in cozy mornings, outdoor play, and peaceful family rhythms. Autumn invites mamas to pause, breathe, and nurture what matters most: faith, home, and the wonder of raising children in tune with nature’s slower pace.

Motherhood doesn’t have to be all or nothing. You can build a home that grounds your children and still lead them into the world that grows them. Life isn’t about rigid schedules — it’s the rhythms that guide us. Kids are more adaptable than we think; they learn resilience when life bends. Home is where we nurture, the world is where we grow — and the magic of motherhood is found somewhere beautifully between the two. We can build routines, even with young kids, that free us