I receive a daily e-mail called "Jim's Daily Awakenings". I find that his "Daily Awakenings" are practical for everyday life and packed with no nonsense wisdom. Oh, and they're short and always seem to be very well timed. My boys start school on Monday, and the tears have already started. So Jim's ... Read More

My husband and I have been visiting the beaches of "30A" since our boys were little. The first time we went, we fell in love with the area. We felt like it was the closest we could get to an actual "vacation" with kids. We usually feel like a vacation with kids is a trip, not a ... Read More

As I sit with other moms in Chic-Fil-A while our kids play in the indoor playground, I'm reminded of just how hard this job is. We give so much to our kids, and rightly so, but this job is tough. This job is sacrificial. This job is refining. This job is worth it and honorable, but it is hard. I ... Read More

Just in case the last two posts (here and here) and the conference pictures on Instagram (#rsthecon) have left the wrong impression about my reality, I'd like to take this time to clear up any confusion. Here's the conference from my point of view (aka camera roll). The first stop on the way ... Read More

I had an experience last week that made me laugh and a "very important" C. Style tip was born! You know how they say, "if you're hungry, don't go grocery shopping"? Well, if you are pms-ing, don't go clothes shopping!! I'm serious. It's a waste of time. There I was, trying on one thing after the ... Read More