We braved the rain and drove 40 minutes to Cafe du Burg in Warrensburg, MO — and it was worth it. With creative drink flights, a kid-friendly vibe, and a cozy prayer wall, this coffee shop might be your next favorite detour.
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Grief Moves With Us: Finding Our New Rhythm in Tennessee
We recently relocated to Tennessee which has been a move filled with purpose and change. We’re closer now to some of my husband’s family. It’s where we’re beginning again, just ahead of his transition out of the military in September. A new temporary home, a new rhythm, and the start of a chapter we hoped…
Through It All: Choosing Each Other, Every Single Day
I was 18 the summer I graduated high school. I was working full-time and I was a full-time college student. My (now husband-we were not married at the time) had already graduated high school and was beginning his journey in the United States Air Force which was his first duty station(base) being across the world….
The Quiet Truth of Family Gatherings
There’s something beautiful about being near your people. The ones who knew you before you had bills, babies, or back pain. The ones who share your laugh, your maiden name, and your way of scrunching your face when you’re thinking. And yet, sometimes being together still feels a little… distant. We gather. We show up….
Kid-Friendly Meals: Lunch, Dinner & Snack Ideas
Feeding kids shouldn’t feel like running a restaurant… but let’s be honest, some days, it does. At our house, I try to keep things balanced, simple, and familiar. Most meals include: Most of the time, my kids eat what we eat with a few small rotations or swaps based on their preferences. They love classic…
Working Parents GET. IT. DONE.
There are some weeks when it feels like we’re just surviving. Two kids in Elementary school, one in daycare, two working parents, and what feels like a never-ending list of appointments, pickups, drop-offs, and deep sighs. We’re a military family which means we’re also far from home, still learning our way around a new city,…
Family Time & Travel Guilt
Another layer to our story? Vacations… while being a military family living far away from family. Every year, our “getaways” are really just family visits. Packing up the kids, spending hundreds on travel, and coordinating around everyone’s schedules to make sure the cousins get to see each other. And while we love our family deeply,…
Hot vs Iced Coffee Personality: What Your Coffee Says About You
“I used to swear by hot coffee. But now? I’m an iced coffee girl through and through. Unless it’s freezing cold or holiday flavors are out—then I might go back. My husband? He’s all about those frappes that basically taste like milkshakes with a caffeine punch.
Our coffee orders couldn’t be more different—and that’s kind of the fun of it. Whether you’re classic, chill, or sweet-tooth sippin’, your coffee says a lot about you. So tell me… hot, iced, or frappe?”
One Year In: Our Childs ADHD/ODD Journey
One year in, and I can still remember the day we first heard the words: ADHD and ODD. It felt overwhelming, like stepping into a world we weren’t prepared for. But over the past 12 months, we’ve learned to navigate the chaos with compassion, advocate fiercely, and celebrate progress—no matter how small. This journey hasn’t been easy, but it has been eye-opening, humbling, and filled with moments of strength we didn’t know we had. This post is a look back at everything we’ve faced, felt, and figured out during this first year of understanding and supporting our child in a whole new way.
My Coffee Journey
I wasn’t always a coffee lover—but somewhere between flavored sips at Grandma’s house and the chaos of raising three kids, coffee became my daily ritual, my self-care, and my way to connect with the world around me. This is the story of how coffee slowly became a part of my motherhood journey—and why it still matters.
Behind the Smile
“They don’t know what it’s really like. Not the chaos. Not the quiet crying in between loads of laundry. Not the war zone that mornings have become. They just hear my ‘I’m good’ and believe it. But today, I needed to speak the truth—even if only here.”
Ditch Guilt-Embrace the Joy of Motherhood
Motherhood doesn’t need perfection—it needs presence. In this heartfelt post, I’m sharing how I’m learning to let go of mom guilt and embrace the everyday joys that make this season so special.