Doing less in our daily life looks like slowing everything down. Slow mornings. Slow wake-ups. Slow breakfasts — the kind where syrup drips slowly and no one rushes to get anywhere. Doing less looks like one load of laundry a day instead of trying to tackle the entire mountain at once… letting the kids help […]

My husband has been telling me all week that we’re under a winter storm warning.The governor has even declared a state of emergency. The news says: “Total snow and sleet accumulations between 4 and 8 inches and ice accumulations between two tenths and four tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.” […]

There’s a quiet difference between a full day and a hurried one. I’ve noticed that when our days slow down — when we linger a little longer and rush a little less — something settles in my children. They aren’t asking for more activities or better schedules. They’re asking for steadiness. For presence. For a […]

This is the kind of fudge that feels like the holidays — simple, rich, and made to be shared. It comes together on the stovetop and sets up smooth and soft, just the way good fudge should. Ingredients Instructions Lightly grease a square baking pan and set it aside. In a large stockpot, combine the […]

Crockpot season is my favorite season in the kitchen. But honestly… I use the crockpot all year long. In the colder months, it brings warmth and comfort to our table. In the warmer months, it brings ease during long, busy days. There’s just something magical about dumping ingredients into the pot… walking away… and coming […]