Yes, the Colorado real estate market has gone berserk. It’s now the Fourth of July 2021, it’s been 80 days since we sold our house and, despite not finding a house, we still do not have sellers remorse. At least not yet. Which is remarkable because we are legit roughing it, one step up from … Read more
Are you happy? Like truly happy? I ask because in the middle of this pandemic I’m starting to understand that, sadly, it appears that not many people are truly happy. Seriously, if the amount of rage and anger being manifested across the nation is any indication, I’d say I’m right on the money. Truth be … Read more
I know, I know, you are emailing me, PM’ing me and even commenting on our social media posts … you’re going crazy being cooped up in your house with your kids. They, like mine, are destroying your house, eating all your food and complaining about “being bored”. I have some Creative Ways to Keep Your … Read more
Holy Week is nearly upon us and Christians the world over are mourning the loss of our mass and/or services due to the Corona virus Pandemic that is sweeping the globe. For those of us who live the liturgical year with our kids, Holy Week is a biggie! And, where one might think that due … Read more
Growing up in a Large Family Prepares you for adulthood. How do I know? I am an unabashed, unapologetic mother of 12. I value children and their inherent goodness and contribution to the beauty of the world as much as most value the almighty dollar. In an era where plastic bags are more reviled than … Read more
If you’ve never heard of Resurrection Eggs, you’re not alone. As Dan & I forge new territory looking for traditions to pass on to our children as well as visual and hands on activities to keep the Faith in holidays, we stumbled upon Resurrection Eggs. Now, I’m not a crafty momma, I have zero artistic … Read more
Joy. I write a lot about joy because it’s such a deep spiritual emotion that far surpasses happiness as it is present even in grief. Joy is the ability to look beyond trials and suffering and still find gratitude, still find the good. The spirit of True Joy is life sustaining, it gives breath to … Read more