It's probably the longer summer days or the time away from an intense sports season with my kids, but I've been increasingly focused on...

The calendar flips to August, and an internal switch instantly screams "hurry up and get ready!" Our kids don't start school for several...

I try to keep an updated reading list so when I finish something, I keep the momentum going. Whether I'm headed on a trip and want to...

Reflecting on five years of And She Writes , I can't help but list my 2023 '90s reflection piece as one of my favorite posts. Recently,...

As we reflect on five years of blogging, I have to say that my favorite posts are all those in the Top Shelf category. They're a great...

Every few years, I reread Pride and Prejudice , by Jane Austen. It's my favorite novel, and I never get tired of the story, the...

In celebration of And She Writes' 5th Birthday, we'll spend the next few months sharing some of our favorite posts since the blog's...

Every year, I have an established goal of reading at least two books each month. Usually, I surpass this with no trouble, thanks in large...

It’s hard to believe that we’re near the midpoint of 2025. My word for this year is release . After a busy and stressful fall, I was...

Today is a day we can all come together to honor. We can cross divides, aisles and other ideological barriers to agree that those who...

As I have for several years now, I create a list of goals for the year. I follow the lead of Gretchen Rubin from The Happier Podcast, and...

My summer reading list is growing and I can’t wait to dive in! Below are a few books at the top of my list. By Any Other Name by Jodi...

Spring brings an undeniable sense of renewal in the air with trees beginning to bud and flowers blooming in bursts of color. It’s a time...

We spend a lot of time on this blog (and in our lives) focused on organization and planning ahead. But this weekend was slow and...

I'm overdue in sharing my latest skincare and body care favorites. Investing in high quality products is a priority for me as I care for...

March is Women's History Month, and before it passes us by, we wanted to ensure at least one post this month honored all those women who...

We’ll welcome spring this week! To honor the transition, below are a few of my favorite quotes about the season. "Despite the forecast,...

I’m ready for the new season and it starts with a spring mindset to combat the long, cold and dark winter days. Last week we experienced...

Spring is around the corner, and in preparation, I’m tackling a few things around the house. They’re indoor projects that have made a...

Emotions and sentimentality are often best expressed with words. I enjoy a good love poem and below are three that I think are...