Music. Motherhood. Life
Tongue untied: 8 tips for ending the dreaded songwriter’s block
Songwriter’s block is an incredibly frustrating problem that eventually afflicts every songwriter. The good news? This dreaded blockage of creativity is fixable. Here are 8 ways to end songwriter’s block and get you once again writing the songs you want and need to write.
Come together: The magical ways music connects us
One of my favorite things about music is its unique ability to connect people. It happens in the rocking chair of the baby’s nursery, the sacred sanctuary of the church, and the sprawling decks of the stadium. Seemingly all around us, music is often the bond that unites us on both big and small levels.
The bliss & the blues: 8 great songs about the ups and downs of parenthood
Sometimes the struggle to accurately express the joy, sadness, and uncertainty of parenthood feels insurmountable. Luckily, music moms and dads from the past have given us a massive catalogue of songs that perfectly capture the bliss and the blues of parenthood.
Let it go: 4 ways to unleash the creative queen you really are
Here are 4 steps I’ve taken to enhance and unleash the creative queen inside me, even when all the world says moms like us should place our creative endeavors on the back burner of our priorities.
Mind matters: 4 tips for improving your mental health in 2019
A brand new year is just days away, and with it comes the temptation to draw up a list of resolutions that we hope will make us better versions of ourselves. While we typically focus on fixing our bodies, relationships, or checking accounts, this time I want to encourage you to focus on your mental health as you plan for the coming year.
Calm & cozy Christmas: 5 ways to slow down and savor the season
As parents who love seeing our kids enjoy this time of year, it’s easy for us to fall into the trap of trying to do all the fun things that come with this season. But here’s the truth: more is not always merrier.
Time and Time Again: Why Spending Time with Mom Is the Best Mother’s Day Gift Ever
Of all the things you could give your favorite lady for Mother’s Day, the one thing that seems to matter the most to the moms I know is this: your time.
Feeding Fit Families: 4 Benefits of Good Nutrition for Your Entire Family
Taking the time to properly plan our family’s meals gives us, our spouses, and our kids the best nutrition possible. The result? We are able to have the type of healthy and happy family we want. Here are 4 reasons why you should do whatever it takes to provide your family with the best nutrition you can.
Timeless Touching Tales: 7 Short (but Sweet) Mom Stories That Will Inspire You to Be the Best Mother You Can Be
I recently stumbled upon a series of touching stories about moms that will inspire you to hang in there, despite the many ups and downs of life. I hope these 7 short – but oh so sweet – tales warm your heart like they did mine
