Present-Moment Sandy often gets irritated with Past Sandy. Present-Moment Sandy (we'll go ahead and call her PMS....you know...because she's irritated) will wake up to a sink full of dishes and think, "Darn you, Past Sandy! Why didn't you wash these yesterday?" PMS will walk into the bedroom, … [Read more...] about Balance Tip: Consider Your Future Self
Weekend Links {23} and a life update
Apparently, I've been remiss in keeping up with Weekend Links. The last version, Weekend Links {22}, was published in March---of 2017!!!!!! Ahem. You may be asking yourself, "What in heaven's name is Sandy doing with all her time, if not curating for us a weekly list of worthy weekend reading … [Read more...] about Weekend Links {23} and a life update
When We Ask
My daughter, Elliana, has this amusing habit when she wants something from me. Not just any old something, mind you, but something she thinks I won’t give her. She’ll say with a big heavy sigh, “I wish I could have candy.” Or she’ll drop her head and shoulders and mumble, “I bet you won’t let me … [Read more...] about When We Ask
How Routines Help Us (and Tips for Establishing Them)
I love mornings. This, coming from the girl who used to need to set an alarm to get up at the crack of 10. I have created a well-established morning routine* that has taken me years (!) to tweak and perfect. As my kids grow and seasons of life change, so do some of the details of my morning routine, … [Read more...] about How Routines Help Us (and Tips for Establishing Them)
First Ask Why: A New Book by My Friend Shelly Wildman
Today I am handing the blog over to my blog-friend-turned-REAL-LIFE-friend-Shelly. Over the last 10 years, Shelly and I have had extensive conversations over email and in person and met up at conferences all over the country, where we shared our mutual love for writing, cooking, parenting, and … [Read more...] about First Ask Why: A New Book by My Friend Shelly Wildman
Throwback Thursday: Rapid Weight Gain and Fitness News
This post came up in my Facebook Memories a few days ago. It was perfect timing, because I had just posted a 27-minute Facebook Live disclosing my continuing weight-loss struggles, now eight years later (scroll to the end of this post for that video.) In 2010, I wrote a weekly Fitness Friday post … [Read more...] about Throwback Thursday: Rapid Weight Gain and Fitness News
10 Years of Blogging–What?????
March 4th marked the 10th birthday of my blog. I tend to wax all nostalgic on birthdays and anniversaries, so I thought maybe you'd like to take a stroll down memory lane with me, beginning with my blog's birth story. (Every proud momma likes to share the birth story, right?) The Blog … [Read more...] about 10 Years of Blogging–What?????
Recipe: Tuscan Potato, Spinach (or Kale), and Sausage Soup
A few weeks ago, I had the Bible Study Babes to my house for lunch, and I served this soup. They all asked for the recipe. And when I didn't send it in a timely manner, they hunted me down like a dawg. Even though it has a long, fancy name, we've decided to rename it: Life-Changing Soup. Yes, … [Read more...] about Recipe: Tuscan Potato, Spinach (or Kale), and Sausage Soup
How I Manage Anxiety Every Day
During my long break from EVERYTHING in January, I rediscovered the invaluable practice of radical self-care. Within a few short days of clearing my calendar, prioritizing sleep, nourishing my body with the best foods, and staying off social media, my anxiety level dropped to zero and remained that … [Read more...] about How I Manage Anxiety Every Day
3 Ways We Can Stay Connected in January
In the world of “balance,” December can be a radical swing of the pendulum into extreme busyness, over-spending, over-eating, loss of margin...loss of sanity. How are you handling it all? You doing okay? I don’t know about you, but my best efforts at keeping things low-key still involve … [Read more...] about 3 Ways We Can Stay Connected in January
