How do you know if adoption is right for you? One mom opens up on their discernment process
This interview is part of a mini-series we’re doing on adoption. The decision to parent a child through adoption is a beautiful and loving way of building a family, but for many couples, the process…
One mama’s response to a hurting church and world
Leah Darrow—international speaker, author, and host of the Do Something Beautiful Podcast—has announced registration for one of the first online learning programs for Catholic women. “Do something beautiful for God. Do it with your life….
Stay-at-home mom or working mom? This mom’s prayer was finally answered in an unexpected way
As a child, if you asked me what I wanted to do when I grew up, I would tell you that I wanted to help people. My “dream job” was digging wells in a third…
Mom learns baby has Down syndrome after birth: “God’s plans are beautiful”
I’ve never been much of a planner. I try sometimes, but it’s just not my personality. However, when I saw those two pink lines, my imagination started running wild with plans for my sweet baby….
Why we love raising our family in an apartment
Lately I’ve been happily fielding a not-so-surprising question: “Why are you raising your family in a 1,000-square-foot apartment?” Well, actually, the question usually sounds more like, “Aren’t you looking for a house?” While we certainly…
The surprise baby I didn’t know I needed
It’s often said that God works in mysterious ways. I’ve heard these words before, but never have they rung more true than in my last pregnancy. At 31 years old I was a mother of…
A letter to my kids: the “ordinary” days
Dear Kids, It is almost 8 pm on a cold Wednesday evening in January. I am sitting in the kitchen typing on the laptop to the hum of the dryer in the basement tumbling a…
Former Next Top Model Leah Darrow talks motherhood, body image, and raising confident daughters
Leah Darrow, wife and mother of four, is a former model and contestant on America’s Next Top Model. Leah left the modeling industry when she was 25, after going through a life-changing experience that led…
What I did when “living in the moment” seemed impossible
“Live in the moment,” they tell young moms. “Enjoy this time! Babies grow up so fast!” This advice — repeated by older ladies with kind eyes in grocery stores, mindfulness yogis, wise relatives, and yes…
Creating a home for your family isn’t about making it perfect
The way a home is decorated tells the story of the family who lives there. Through furniture, art, and other decor, we are able to share a piece of our heart with those we invite…
Flooring Renovation: Asbestos Removal and Choosing the Perfect Floor Stain
We finally completed the renovation of our first-floor flooring, and like most renovations, it was a bit more involved than we initially hoped for. When we bought the house three years ago, we knew the…
Roses are red: 8 beautiful shades of a paint color you might not realize you love
Lots of us love blues, greens, whites, and greys. And if neutrals are more your thing, you might think you need to stay far away from a color like red. But we think it’s worth…
