Jodi Hauk
Put Your Home To Bed And Create A Deep Clean Day
During the summer of 2019, I was a new mama of a 19-month-old and a two-month-old. My chore list was growing around me like a CVS receipt. As I adjusted to our new normal,...
Women’s Night, and Every Night, We Are Seen
Seen. In a room full of 2,500 women and 200 volunteers. We were seen.
This winter, Traders Point Christian Church (TPCC) held its second Women’s Night conference. The anticipation for this night has been built...
After Losing a Pet, When Is the Best Time to Get Another?
Pets become a member of your family. Pets become a part of your everyday routine. Pets occupy a large spot in your heart. So, when you go through the heartbreak of losing a pet,...
Countdown to Noon, Because Children Don’t “Snooze”
As a parent of young children, I don’t typically watch the ball drop. My children don’t “snooze,” so we countdown to noon! I am going to share some ideas so you can host your...
Guess Who’s Back? Back Again? Yes, That’s Right, Elf On The Shelf!
In the words of Eminem himself, "Guess who's back? Back again?" Yes, that's right. It's time for Elf on the Shelf to make his return to our homes. He fills our children's eyes with...
A Woman I Don’t Know Yet
Since my son was a tiny baby, I have spent long nights rocking him to sleep and praying over him and his future. I have even prayed for you, his future wife, a woman...
Even Superheroes Get Lymphoma
After a year of having chemotherapy for two days every four weeks, my dad's Large B Cell Lymphoma had shrunk. We wore commemorative t-shirts and celebrated with our family and friends. We will forever...
Exercise Snacking, My New Favorite Snack
I don't have time for a long gym session. I don't really want to go for a long gym session. Does that mean I just have to accept that I'll never be able to...
Choosing a Preschool Homeschool Curriculum
Early childhood is a special time for our children. They are being introduced to the world one day at a time. Our children should be learning through play, interest-led projects, and being involved in...
Motherhood Work is the Greatest Kingdom Work You Will Ever Do
Dinner needs to be made. The laundry needs to be folded. The children have dumped out another toy bin. Do these moments cause you stress and annoyance? Or do these moments bring you joy...
Babies Don’t Keep and Neither do the Seasons
When I had my oldest son, I was often told “babies don’t keep” and to enjoy all of the little milestones and moments. Although I was warned as a first-time mother, I couldn’t have...
Apologizing To Our Children When We’re Not Perfect (Which is Quite Often)
When I make a parenting mistake, I own it, and I apologize to my children. Notice how I didn’t say “if I make a parenting mistake.” I have made parenting mistakes, and I will...
A Road Trip with Kids Doesn’t Have to be Scary
I’m here to ease your fears. I’m here to calm your nerves. I’m here to assure you that road tripping with kids doesn't have to be scary!
If you are like my husband, he would...
A Thyroid Cancer Survivor Raising Awareness
“I even had to alert my neighbors in my apartment building to try and keep away from our walls that met because the radioactive poison was that strong.”
That was the reality, my sister, Nicole...