Finding the One Thing that Slows Me Down

Stress and overwhelm seem to be part and parcel to the gig of motherhood. Add to that, if you are a stay at home mom, there is less opportunity to break away for much needed self care. As a former working mom, from wedding photographer, to working in the same industry as my husband, and teaching kindergarten before returning home to care for our endless stream of kiddos since the early 2000s, … Continue readingFinding the One Thing that Slows Me Down

The Best Dang Road Trippin’ Van & Essential Travel Hacks

Spanning nearly three decades, we have made the trek to NoVA many a time in a Sentra, a Trooper, a Santa Fe, and Yukon XL. As our family grew, we discovered many tricks of the trade to making the trip go smoothly. I’ve broken down our essential travel hacks into three groups of tips: prep, pack, and drive. … Continue readingThe Best Dang Road Trippin’ Van & Essential Travel Hacks