My life goals in four words: live real, love hard.
To me, this means living simply and nourishing the relationships that matter. It means feeding my mind and soul and strengthening my body in order to be ready for whatever life brings. It means being brave enough to be vulnerable, and appreciating the beautiful even in the midst of the hard. Sometimes I get it right — but other times, not so much. That’s ok; I’m a work in progress, and I’ll bet you are too.
I’m mom to five via birth, marriage, and foster-adoption. Most of my days involve wrangling dogs and kids while searching for my lost mug of tea. {Note to self: check the microwave.} Three kids (age 17, 10, and 8) are still under our roof; the older two are out on their own, married and already giving us grandchildren!
As a quiet-loving, highly sensitive introvert, I had to learn how to find peace in the midst of motherhood and homeschooling. Fitness has been key in this. So has simplifying life; we made a big change in that direction when we moved from the hustle and bustle of metro Atlanta to small-town life in coastal North Carolina, significantly downsizing our home in the process.
I write about homeschooling, mom-life in this blended family, DIY projects, healthy living, books we adore, introvert life, and whatever else is on my heart.
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And, just for fun: 41 random facts about me.
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Let’s encourage each other to live real, love hard, and look for the joy in life.
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