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Ten Ideas For Great School Days

by Melissa Cheatham | Aug 8, 2019 | Children, The Blog

The summer flew by too fast! For so many kids, there are intense emotions that go along with the transition of heading back to school to new classrooms, faces, and routines. It can be hard! I remember those days well and some of the things my mom did for me that made...

It’s Time For A Reboot

by Kirstin Ricketts | Aug 7, 2019 | All The Things, Home Sweet Home, The Blog

The beginning of the year is a white canvas: a new start, a breath of fresh air, and another opportunity to begin again. As the first day of school approaches, I’ve started reflecting on the things I want to do a little bit better than we did last year, what I...

Orzo and Fresh Greens Salad

by Melissa Cheatham | Aug 6, 2019 | The Blog, The Feed

If you come over to my home for any occasion during the months of May through October, this fresh herb, pasta, and lettuce salad is most likely going to be served. It is my favorite go-to summer dish for any gathering and is so easy to prepare. You can make it ahead...

Leave Yourself Behind

by Kirstin Ricketts | Aug 5, 2019 | All The Things, Faith Matters, The Blog

When it comes to turning off lights and shutting cabinet doors, my husband would confirm that I have some room for improvement when it comes to habits. Although I should probably start with cabinet doors, I find developing mental habits much more attractive. One of...

I Will Not Be Controlled By My Circumstances

by Kirstin Ricketts | Aug 2, 2019 | All The Things, The Blog

Do you ever feel like a prisoner to the things that are coming at you? One of the most significant changes that I experienced becoming “mom” is that anything that happened to anyone in our family ultimately affected…me. If someone is sick or has a...

Discipline is Not a Four Letter Word

by Melissa Cheatham | Aug 1, 2019 | The Blog, This Is Life

Discipline. That word might as well be a 4-letter cuss word to me. Not in terms of disciplining my kids but referring to my own personal Discipline. If you have ever done Gallops Clifton Strengths assessment, (which I very much think you should if you...