I am not a relaxer. Countless times I’ve been gathered with my sisters, friends, or any combination of our family of seven and looked around the room wondering why I can’t just “veg” out. As I’ve gotten older (read as tired), I’ve definitely learned how to indulge in the occasional “veg”; but it almost always comes in binge form and… View Post
Taking 24: Hitting the pause button for rest
Taking 24 hours that is. 24 hours of asking the people I love the most to support me pushing the pause button. 24 hours of ignoring life’s demands and responsibilities. 24 hours of not being driven by the should and ought to’s…. It’s been an incredible June for us here at R7. We wrapped up the school year, did some… View Post
Celebrate your roots: Farm Life Festival 2018
Even if you’ve never been up before the sun to feed a hungry animal or safely deliver a baby, there’s a special sort of magic in farm life that we all recognize. Farm Life Festival attempts to capture a simple bit of that feeling. This one day event celebrates modern farm life and our rural roots. Photos on the tractor,… View Post
Ramblings: Why I don’t collaborate…
Recently, while listening to a podcast on the best tips for collaborating with other authors and businesses, I realized that I’m not comfortable with collaboration. Although the communication, the teamwork, and the community required in good collaboration are all part of my core beliefs — I’m just not up for collaboration. The give and take. The mutual gains. I’m just… View Post
Blended & Blessed
Its almost time for our FAVORITE event of the year. Join us for a day of encouragement, laughter and learning in the beautiful R7 hayloft! Parenting is exhausting. Marriage can be challenging. Blended families are complex. Take a day to breathe and learn from others who understand just how exciting and rewarding it can be when you are “blended and… View Post