I threw myself a birthday party. I am not a party-throwing kind of person, in fact, I am pretty awful at it. My husband was preparing for a business trip that we both were dreading. Our household was revolving around …
Celebrate the Ordinary
I don’t like glitter and I’m not a fan of confetti. I’m not good at celebrating. I’m a doer, a survivor, a caretaker. I can help create a fantastic celebration for someone else, but won’t take that same energy and …
Rebuilding Our Village
The transition to two children was more difficult than my husband and I expected. This wasn’t due to lack of sleep or a needy big sister. Welcoming our second child came with some of my loneliest days. Our daughter was …
Traditions in the Blended Family
Traditions are a way to enjoy a sense of shared history and belonging within the home. For women nurturing non-traditional families, traditions are especially important because we seek to nurture our hearts and the hearts of others within a setting …
15 Celebration-Worthy Rites of Passage
My oldest son just turned 10! I can’t believe it. It’s so bittersweet – he’s big and fun, he’s not my baby anymore. All those older moms warned me the years would fly and I confess, I didn’t listen or …
Vulnerability of Celebration
Celebrating can be a vulnerable thing. Wholehearted celebration requires us to take risks and stand up to fears. In celebration, we are forced to be present in the moment instead of elsewhere mentally. Celebrating requires inviting others in more deeply …