A New Season of Life
A New Season of Life When our children grow up and move out, it can feel like a very lonely time. For years, we’ve felt needed, and then suddenly, we don’t. Sure, our kids still need us even as adults, but it feels different. It feels… quiet. I’ll be honest, I didn’t like it. It […]
What To Do Once Your Kids Move Out
What To Do Once Your Kids Move Out Are you an empty nester feeling a bit down? If you’re like me, you spent the majority of your adult life caring for your kids. It wasn’t always easy, but it was deeply fulfilling. Now that they’ve grown and moved away, it can feel like there’s an […]
Reclaiming Your Life: A Guide for Empty-Nester Moms to Rediscover Their Identity
Ah, the moment you have been waiting for: your kids have flown the nest and now you have all the time in the world to do whatever you want – no carpooling, no more soccer practices, and perhaps, best of all, no more late night “Mom, I volunteered you to bake a dozen cupcakes for […]
Learning to Love Myself: A Journey To Self-Confidence
Learning to Love Myself: A Journey To Self-Confidence I have accomplished some pretty amazing things in my adult life that I am quite proud of. When my children were young, I went back to college even though I worked a full-time job. The hours were long and the work exhausting, yet somehow, I made it […]
Stretching Our Money In Today’s Economy
Stretching Our Money in Today’s Economy There’s no denying that prices have been on the rise over the past few years, and for many of us, our incomes have struggled to keep up. It feels like money just doesn’t go as far as it used to, whether we’re talking about groceries, gas, or daily expenses. […]
Boost Your Immune System This Winter
Boost Your Immune System This Winter After what felt like an endless hot summer and a brief, breezy spring, winter weather has finally arrived. Lately, I’ve had several students fall ill with colds, strep, and even the flu. In Oklahoma, where I live, the weather can fluctuate drastically—one day it’s a warm 75 degrees, and […]
5 Keys to Discovering Your Life Assignment
5 Keys to Discovering Your Life Assignment Do you know your life’s assignment? Have you ever felt stuck, as though you were made for more? Maybe you’re generally happy, yet there’s this nagging feeling that you’re meant to be doing something greater—something with more meaning, purpose, or impact. Whether it’s a desire to create, serve, […]
Grandma’s Peanut Brittle
Grandma’s Peanut Brittle Growing up, my experiences with grandparents were different from what most kids experience. My mom’s parents passed away before I was born, and my dad’s dad passed away when I was only four. Throughout my childhood, I only had one grandparent—my dad’s mom. Truth be told, we didn’t see each other often. […]
My Top 5 Podcast Recommendations
My Top 5 Podcast Recommendations Do you listen to podcasts? If not, it’s time to start! I can’t step on the treadmill, clean my house, or get ready for the day without one of my favorite podcasts playing. I used to listen to music during those moments, but lately, I’ve discovered how much I love […]
Quick and Easy Banana Bread
Quick and Easy Banana Bread When I was growing up, my mom wasn’t much of a baker. We always had home-cooked meals on the table, but when it came to baking, most of our treats came from the store. However, there were a few special goodies she’d make us on occasion, and this banana bread […]
Setting Your Day Up For Success
Setting Your Day Up for Success Now that my house is a little (or a LOT) quieter, I often find myself at a loss. I used to thrive on the organized chaos—always surrounded by the kids, even as they grew older, and having a steady flow of teenagers raiding our pantry. Now, it’s silence. […]