For quite some time, my to-do list has been in direct conflict with my season of life. And that's a conflict in which there are no winners. I knew I needed to do something radically different in order to restore the peace and joy in my family. This is what I'm doing to turn the … [Read more...]
What Am I Doing With My Life?
Yesterday was my birthday. It was a big one. The big 3-0. A new decade. Up until a couple months ago, I thought turning 30 would be no big deal. I never thought I would struggle with it. I had heard women (and men) dread the passage from twenties to thirties, but I did not … [Read more...]
How I Was Forever Cured of Financial Discontent
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My Fabulous Finds in June
I don't know about you, but June is a BUSY month for us! Isn't it funny how you always think you're going to get so much done in the summer, but then *poof!* weekends just start filling up fast? That's how June was for us. But as busy as it was, I still had time to discover … [Read more...]
May Fabulous Finds
It's the end of another month, which means it's time for my Fabulous Finds! I was having an awful time deciding which of my favorite posts to include in this list. I always include five posts, but I had a list of seven favorite posts, and I just could not decide which two to … [Read more...]
Why My Degrees Are Not a Waste as a (Part-Time) SAHM
If you haven't read my bio, you may not know that I have two degrees. I have a bachelor's degree in economics (with minors in math and business management, as well as a minor in Spanish I picked up during my semester abroad in Spain), and a master's degree in library and … [Read more...]
Winning the Battle With the “Mean Girl” in the Mirror
There’s a girl that I’ve been mean to for a very long time. We’ve had a rather tumultuous relationship for many years. Oh sure, we’ve had our good moments, but mostly I’ve been pretty awful to her. I’ve said mean things, called her names, and had terrible thoughts about her in my … [Read more...]
Why I Throw (Un)Pinterest-Worthy Parties
I am so thankful to be an adult and a mom in the age of Pinterest. I love how easy it is to search for recipes, find parenting and motherhood advice, and browse ideas for things like outfits, family pictures, and home decor. However, there's another side to Pinterest that … [Read more...]
3 Steps to a Deeper Prayer Life
I have received so many messages about my mini goal project I’m doing this year. (Which I appreciate - I love hearing back from you!) Small steps and areas of focus seem to resonate with a lot of you! This month, in honor of National Day of Prayer (May 4), I decided to focus on … [Read more...]
Why I Stopped Making New Year’s Resolutions
It's a brand-new year and I am excited for what is in store this year for me, personally, and for The Merry Momma! To start things off, I'm going to introduce a new monthly series to you all. As we're all in goal-setting mode and excited about this new year, I'm going to tell you … [Read more...]