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24
Sep
Learning to Carry Seasons With Me: A Geography of Transition

Learning to Carry Seasons With Me: A Geography of Transition

I’m trying to find grounding in seasonal transitions no matter where I am. This gets complicated when you’ve
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21
Sep
Fishing as Meditation: A Beginner's Guide to Finding Flow Outdoors

Fishing as Meditation: A Beginner's Guide to Finding Flow Outdoors

On accidentally discovering meditation through fishing, and why sometimes the best mindfulness practices are the ones you stumble into. I
5 min read
16
Sep
Tiny Stacks: Library Haul – Kind Crocodile & Shapes

Tiny Stacks: Library Haul – Kind Crocodile & Shapes

This haul brought home some real gems — and one big hit we couldn’t stop reading on repeat. Most Liked
1 min read
13
Sep
11 Life Lessons from 11 Years with My Dog

11 Life Lessons from 11 Years with My Dog

Every family has a heartbeat. Ours just happens to have four paws. When we brought Beans home at six weeks
2 min read
26
Aug
The Yogurt Addition: On the small improvements that make Tuesday better

The Yogurt Addition: On the small improvements that make Tuesday better

School prep has my brain scattered and the house is chaos, so when my wife suggested we make cake for
1 min read
26
Aug
Easy Peach Cobbler

Easy Peach Cobbler

This is one of those back-pocket recipes that feels like summer, even if you make it with canned peaches in
2 min read
26
Aug
The Mental Menu: 7 Real Breakfasts in Under 10 Minutes

The Mental Menu: 7 Real Breakfasts in Under 10 Minutes

No microwave. Kid-friendly. Sweet and savory. Built for actual mornings. You don’t need inspiration. You need options. Here are
1 min read
26
Aug
Chewy Poppy Seed Breakfast Bars with Nuts & Seeds

Chewy Poppy Seed Breakfast Bars with Nuts & Seeds

These wholesome breakfast bars are packed with oats, nuts, and seeds for a satisfying start to your day. They'
1 min read
26
Aug
Easy Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe (Ready in 30 Minutes)

Easy Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe (Ready in 30 Minutes)

This puffed oven pancake is golden, buttery, and just the right mix of crisp and custard-y. It's perfect
1 min read
26
Aug
Watermelon Is the Whole Reason I Slow Down in Summer

Watermelon Is the Whole Reason I Slow Down in Summer

I know... It’s just watermelon. But I’m about to get a little poetic about it anyway. At some
1 min read