Now, just hold on. Stop right there. Drop the scissors and put down your phone. Before you do something silly, like give yourself bangs or create a TikTok account, stop and take a breath. Wanna do something fun during quarantine? I’ve…
2020 was going to be my year. Last year, I had my second set of twins and spent the majority of the year trying to adjust to an insanely chaotic new normal. I worked to rebuild my mental, physical, and emotional…
Guest Post by Mental Health Coach Victoria Janka Being intentional about our thoughts is more important than ever. We’re staying home, stuck inside with kids, trying to figure out how to create a routine. Some of us might be living alone.…
Parents: I am about to help you out. A LOT. I know social distancing and a quarantine lifestyle is hard on everyone, for one reason or another. But parents, you’ve got a big job on your hands. If you’ve got kids…
*Extreme Tom & Donna Voice* Okay, okay, it’s not Treat Yo Self Day (that’s equally as important), but right now, we’re talking: Are you as excited as I am? Prolly not. BUT. Still. I hope that as owner of Longhand Pencils,…
I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling immensely overwhelmed. This unprecedented period of global health crises is altering every aspect of our lives, uprooting our mental, physical, social, and emotional well-being. Every day seems to bring fresh waves of fear…
I know we all hate on the internet sometimes, and that’s valid. But so often, I find myself in awe of the amazing ways that the internet helps us to connect with people from all over the world. Especially now, I’m…
Uhm, GUYS? *screams* I am so excited (like, !!!!!-level excited) to introduce you to today’s Talking Shop feature, a gal that I’ve known for about five minutes and already want to be bffs with. Not only is she a incredibly talented…
WHO RUN THE WORLD? GIRLS. It’s Women’s History Month, y’all. Basically, the best month of the year. As we take this time to celebrate and honor the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society, we are reminded that YES.…
I loved college. I loved the independence, the learning, the home I created at the base of the mountains. I also formed some incredible friendships with so many people I love and admire. Alex Burch is one of those people. As…
When I was serving as a missionary in Mozambique, I spent lots of time sharing my love of the gospel of Jesus Christ, learning, and forming relationships with some of the most wonderful souls I have had the blessing to know.…
Last year, I traveled to Provo, Utah, for the annual Storymakers Conference. It’s always a trip I look forward to, not only because I learn so much about the craft of writing and get fueled anew in my writing projects, but…
