Womanhood

I have recently decided to start keeping track (or at least attempt to keep track) of the valuable lessons other beings have taught me throughout my adult life. The list is long but I’d love to share ten of...

You can’t be everything to everyone. I keep having to remind myself of that lately. Recently, I have had experiences that require me to ponder and make decisions about what I truly want in life and what is really...

As the holiday season ends and the Idaho winter sets in, I cannot help but think it is simply the worst time of the year. I struggle with our winters. It feels like everlasting darkness and cold. I long...

I remember sitting in a class where the professor told us that his wife was one of the most amazing people on the planet because she stayed home and raised their children. I remember raising my hand and saying,...

I’m a new girl. There are hundreds, probably thousands of us in Southeast Idaho. Families who relocated from another town, state or even country. In my case, it’s the latter: I was born and raised in South Africa. Although...

Let me begin by saying I really don’t believe I am a Super Mom or a Sexy Wife. I look at these moms in the drop-off line at school who have makeup on, a cup of Dutch in their...

Finding me-time seems like an easy enough task that all moms should be able to get some of that time in. I mean, right? But, for me, between working, being a full-time student at Idaho State, raising my three...

Salutations! I am Lyndsey.  To begin, I like to consider myself a “mama wolf.” Wolves became one of my favorite creatures many years ago when I did a research project on them. Wolves are wonderful mothers who practice committed presence,...

Hi, I am Naomi, owner of Pine + Party Co. I operate a successful etsy shop specializing in custom party decorations. I have been asked lots of questions since starting my shop two years ago and thought I could...

The other day I saw a video of my high school self singing a solo at a choir concert. I was nervous and a little shaky, but I did a good job and I remember feeling so proud of...