Ginther Greetings - Christmas 2017

Photo by Tamara Michelle Photography

I can't believe how quickly this year has flown by.

Hashtag Goals

I think I'm done with goals. 

Getting Hygge With It

I know, I know, HYGGE is soooo 2016 (and it *might* not be pronounced like that), but I just started sleeping through the night again recently so excuse me while I catch up.

Being a working mom is awesome, but not today

Ever have one of those days where you should have just gone back to bed?

Today was that day. 

How to Go on a Trip Without Your Kids in 5 Easy Steps

Second Winter - On Perfectionism and Depression

Yesterday we ate pizza outside on the deck in our shirtsleeves. It was glorious. 

What's Your Anything?

After Christmas, I joined a women's bible study group here in Winnipeg. I was pretty hesitant to do so because... well...

More Than Enough - An Easter Vow

Every spring I go on a LESS kick. Let's purge the toys, the clothes, the unhealthy snacks. Throw it all away! Love life! Goodbye things! Adios weight of physical possessions!

Don't Get it Twisted

I took a social media break lately. It was good, it was quiet, it was a little bit lonely (read about it here). To sum up the experience, I ended up romanticizing the break into a "stop scrolling and start living" message.  

Life Outside the Little Squares

Recently I temporarily disabled my social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram. I love keeping up with friends and family and venting posting about the girls' daily antics but I'm probably not the first mom to say I've been reaching for my phone to get through my week. 

10 Times Being a Mom Was Exactly Like Being a Blogger

This post was originally published on Living For Naptime. 

In life, we women wear a lot of hats. They may range from motorcycle helmet to derby chapeau but the gang bandana we put on when our first child is born is like a pass into a whole new hood... the motherhood.  We members recognize each other in the library, start conversations in grocery store lines and throw animal crackers in the direction of our fellow sisters before they lose their lids dealing with often hangry offspring.

4 Easy Ways to Spice up Your Mom Bun in Under a Minute

And no, I'm not talking about hamburgers. Or hot dogs. Now I'm hungry.

My West Coast Trail Experience aka What Adventures are Really Like as a Mom

Me, looking for cell service (photo by The Lost Girl's Guide to Finding the World)

We all see them--- on Instagram, at Starbucks, at the hairdresser. Those uberfit cool moms who still do amazing things. We see them and we think HOW THE HECK ARE YOU BENCHPRESSING MINIVANS when I can't even get my kids into the car?

How I Changed My Child's Behavior in 3 Simple Steps

Accurate via Hedger Humor

Pray With Your Feet - An Open Letter to Christians in America on Inauguration Day