Happy Saturday, Reader! There’s something about Halloween that makes ordinary afternoons feel a little more exciting. A bowl of snacks feels like a party. A silly song becomes a dance. And suddenly, your kitchen table is the perfect place for a little creativity. You don’t need an elaborate craft. You don’t need to spend an hour gathering supplies. And you definitely don’t need to come up with another activity from scratch. You just need something that lets your kids have fun. That’s why I...
3 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Saturday, Reader! There are some Halloween traditions that take weeks of planning. And then there are the ones you can pull together while searching for costumes, shoes, and candy. Those are the Halloween ideas I love most. Because sometimes the sweetest memories are made around the table, laughing over silly food your kids helped make. That’s exactly why I love these mummy hot dogs. They look festive and adorable, but they’re incredibly simple to make. You only need two ingredients,...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Saturday, Reader! Last night, I was thinking about how often we say, “I wish someone would make this.” And then we move on. We search Amazon. We scroll Pinterest. We check Etsy. We look through the shelves at the store. And when we can’t find exactly what we need, we shrug our shoulders and figure we’ll just make do. But what if you didn’t have to? I’m creating more physical products, and this time, I want to start with what you actually want. Maybe you’ve been wishing for a journal...
7 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Saturday, Reader! There’s something about Halloween that makes the whole house feel a little louder. The excitement starts early. The costumes come out. The candy becomes a very popular topic of conversation. (Almond Joys for mom, am I right?) And somehow, Trick or Treating still feels hours away. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably looking for something to keep those little hands busy. Not because you need to entertain your children every second of the day. But because...
8 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Saturday, Reader! A little while ago, I started thinking about all the things I’ve made over the years. Printables. Planners. Journals. Coloring pages. Activities for your children. Things to make family life just a little easier. But then I wondered something… What if there’s something you wish I had made? Maybe there’s a journal you’ve been looking for but can’t quite find. Or a notebook you’d love to keep on your nightstand. Maybe you have an idea for a coloring page, word search,...
9 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Saturday, Reader! Can you believe we're over half way through the month of October? How are you feeling? Are you feeling ready for Halloween, or are you looking at the calendar wondering how it got here so quickly? Sometimes, I think we put so much pressure on ourselves to make these moments magical that we forget something important. You have permission to keep things simple. Because years from now, your littles probably won’t remember whether the decorations matched or whether you...
10 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Saturday, Reader! What if you could get your child to practice writing without hearing, “Do I have to?” No worksheets. No nagging. No battle over getting those sentences onto the page. Just a little Halloween magic and a child whose imagination is suddenly running wild. Because some of the best learning happens when our kids are having so much fun that they don’t even realize they’re learning. That’s why Halloween can be such a fun opportunity to pull out a pencil and let their...
12 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Saturday, Reader! You know that thought you had during your scripture study? The one you meant to write down? And then someone called your name. The laundry needed switching. Dinner needed making. And five minutes later, the thought was gone. I've done this more times than I can count. Sometimes I want to remember a verse. Sometimes I need to work through a prayer. Sometimes I just have a lot going on inside my head and need somewhere to put it. That's exactly why I created Be Still....
14 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Saturday, Reader! There’s something about Halloween with kids that makes the ordinary feel a little more magical. The excitement starts days (or maybe weeks!) before Halloween. The costumes come out. Pumpkins begin appearing on the porch. Someone inevitably starts asking how many days are left. And in the middle of all the candy, costumes, parties, and excitement, I love finding little ways to slow down and enjoy the season together. Sometimes that looks like sitting at the kitchen...
15 days ago • 2 min read
