The blank pages of my new planner stared back at me, full of possibility and – if I’m honest – a bit of shame. Would this be the year I could finally organize our chaotic blended family life into neat little boxes? Another year of wondering if I’d ever get it “right.” I kicked off January with a family meeting,… View Post
Every time I see a tub of blackberries in the store, I smile a little. I recently confessed to R7 insiders about my first “stepmom” explosion many summers ago. Our soon-to-be blended family of 7 faced cramming into a small two bedroom apartment. So, just a couple months before the wedding I took matters into my own hands. I purchased… View Post
Farm Life Festival returns again this year on June 21, 2025! The moment you reach the green fields on the edge of this tiny town, the magic takes over. As you approach the gate you want to stop for a photo op and the nostalgia overtakes your senses. Mouth watering BBQ and music fill the air! The very best vendors… View Post
I have so much pain to share that if I laid it all at your feet, it would hurt you too. For now, the safest place for all of that pain is at the feet of Jesus (and the counselor’s office). Yet, I want to invite you into my life and share that it’s okay that I’m not okay right… View Post
Whether it’s a 1 bedroom studio, a rambling ranch, a fixer upper, or the home you’ve always dreamed of, love the home you’re in. Now. Today. As is. Here are a few tricks that help me L-O-ve our DIY home… #1 Bring the outdoors in. Splurge on a little bouquet of flowers if you live in the cold tundra, gather… View Post