• House-n-Home

    DIY Chalkboard Kitchen Island: Why I Love It

    DIY Chalkboard Kitchen Island

    This weekend I was inspired to make a DIY chalkboard kitchen island. We did it in our old house, and I have been missing it in our new house! Does anyone else have kids who put their feet on the walls? Like all the time? Especially while they are sitting at the counter eating?

    I just love, love, love having black paint with a chalky film instead of feet marks! And it was actually a rewarding DIY project instead of one of those projects I feel like I have to pay someone else to do or immediately regret it right after I start.

    Step One: DIY Chalkboard Kitchen Island

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  • Health-n-Wellness

    Reiki: How My Session Went for Me

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    The other week, I mentioned that I was suddenly inspired to try reiki. At the time, I didn’t know much about it. But I booked an appointment and went for it! I am really craving more connection with my body. I also want to promote healing.

    This year has been really hard. I imagine it has been hard for you, too?

    Trying to run a school during a pandemic is no joke. And when I have to lean in hard at work, my family life suffers and Henry’s behavior escalates. And then we had a heart-wrenching tragedy at the school.

    The first part of the reiki appointment felt … Read More

  • Purposeful Parenthood

    A Night Away with One Child: Highly Recommended!

    A Night Away with One Child

    I was finally able to take a night away with one child! And it was so much fun.

    On Friday afternoon, Henry and I headed out of town into Hill Country. We rented someone’s pool house via AirBnB. It was a simple one bedroom place with access to the river, a hot tub, and a (freezing) pool.

    I followed Henry’s lead about how we should spend our time together. We walked down to the river to sit on the dock. We played several rounds of Connect 4 (with bites of cotton candy for the winner). We got take out food and had a picnic on the bed while watching TV. … Read More