Top 5 Productivity Tips
When the associate editor of State College Magazine interviewed me, he mused how many hours I have in my day. I didn’t tell him that my true “secret power” is having an amazing spouse who does more house chores than me….
5 Tips for taking Christmas Photos
The holidays are just around the corner! Perhaps you have your advent calendar ready to go and a Christmas shopping list that can help support local businesses. When the big day comes, one of the biggest tasks we face is making sure…
How to DIY Dry Erase Wall
If you’re like me, you want to work in a space that inspires creativity and growth. One main summer project for us was to create such a space for our boys in our finished basement. The final piece was a…
Quarantine Date Night Ideas
As a mom, my focus is almost always on my children. If I’m not careful, I may go through a day without meaningful, intentional dialogue with my husband (beyond the usual day-to-day updates and kid talks). Yet, the strength of…
Non-Screen Activities for Homeschooling Preschoolers
I know the decision of returning to school/daycare or not in the fall is a difficult one. For some families, there isn’t even a choice. For other families, this decision seems like a lose-lose scenario. You’re concerned about your work…
Kindness Advent Calendar for Toddlers
‘Tis the season to be jolly! When I think of joy, I immediately think of acts of service. It has always been my dream to engage in volunteering activities as a family. Unfortunately, with a toddler and infant, these opportunities…