by Jana Spooner | May 16, 2026 | Parenting
It’s an all-too-familiar scene that plays out time and time again – the unseen moments of motherhood that no one warns you about. I have an idea for how the day will go. Or how the morning will go. Or even how the next few minutes will go. My kids have...
by Jana Spooner | Sep 22, 2025 | Real Mom Stories
Sometimes, less can be more. We just can’t get our kids to every activity, buy all the latest trends, keep the house spotless, and keep everyone happy all the time. Something has to give. Stepping back from all the expectations and spending low-key, offline, simple...
by Jana Spooner | Aug 11, 2025 | Spiritual Growth
My oldest daughter had lived at eight addresses by the time she started Kindergarten. That’s a lot of boxes, packing tape, and paperwork. It’s a lot of dusting off old things and a lot of finding new things (dentists and banks, and a new favorite donut shop). It’s...
by Jana Spooner | Apr 7, 2025 | Parenting
Parenting is hard enough work without all the messaging that we’re not doing it good enough. And the Internet promises we can do better if we just try harder. Here are “ten ways you can eliminate clutter and have a peaceful home.” Here are “seven ways to get out the...
by Jana Spooner | Aug 15, 2024 | Parenting
As summer break wraps up and a new school year starts, I’m looking forward to getting back into a routine. I love summer. I love the energy the kids bring to the house during the day. I love the fun things summer has to offer. But we can also easily find ourselves...
