The emails trickle into my inbox. “I want to quit my job to stay home with my kids,” one reads. “I want to be a stay-at-home mom so badly,” another begins. Each email tells a unique story, and while the details are different, the resulting question is almost always the same. Should I become a […]
Buying a House In Your 20s: Is it a Good Idea?
My husband and I bought our first house at the age of twenty-four. When we signed the loan papers, the closing agent looked me straight in the eye and said, “You are the youngest couple to ever sit across the table from me. You should be very proud of this accomplishment.” I remember feeling a […]
How to Believe In Yourself
My oldest child is afraid of monsters and the dark. He races up from the basement so he won’t be the last one left down there and still struggles to fall asleep on his own. He’s always been a bit fearful of things, but lately, it felt like his fear was growing. I wanted to […]
Signs You Bought The Wrong House
My family and I began searching for a house last June. Since that time, we’ve driven into countless neighborhoods looking for a place to grow new roots. A week ago, we found a place that checked off the boxes on our house hunting checklist. We made an offer and signed a contract, but minutes later, […]
Letting Go of Childhood Toys and Memorabilia
Do you struggle to get rid of sentimental items like childhood toys or the toys of your children? Childhood memorabilia often reminds us of a moment in time we don’t want to forget. How do we hold on to the memories we treasure without boxes full of physical reminders? How do we let go of […]