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Mornings are a bit of a controversial topic in the Iler home. Two of us love them, two of us would choose to start the day in the...

I was the last one to be picked at PE growing up. There were always the two top athletes that were the “Team Captains” and then they...

I was recently watching a Hallmark movie. Yes, I know, I am a die hard follower. The main character in the movie said she was a “Creative...

I wanted an opportunity to write this week instead of Erin doing it. I figured it was the perfect time because we’re nearing Father’s Day!...

When I moved into our old dream home, I was told that there was a transition of new families moving in, with couples and families who had...

So, as I am writing my blog post, I am anxiously waiting for the timer to go off so I can take out my gooseberry tart from the oven. Two...

Cell phone ringers, alarms for zoom meetings, notifications on social media, video game updates, safeguarding websites for children’s...

The stove is a staple in the Iler home. Everytime we visit Scott’s mom, there are two things always sitting on the vintage stove- a...

An Early Mother’s Day Gift This is a bit early, but I have noticed too often that we take for granted the amazing women who have been...

I stumbled across a book last night that was gifted to me over a year ago. It was titled "Three Moments of Joy” A Guided Journal for...

Spring has sprung. How many times have you heard that phrase? When I think of those words, I think of flowers in bloom, fresh rain on the...

We recently asked our daughters what the meaning of synchronous is. They confidently responded “Synchronous is time on Zoom and...

Have you ever heard the token phrases “Practice what you preach” “A dose of your own medicine” “Don’t be hasty with your words” Well, I...

We recently celebrated the 100th Day of School. If you are a fellow elementary school teacher, you know that this is a landmark day each...

“That thing you do, after your day job, in your free time, too early in the morning, too late at night. That thing you read about, write...

A friend came over in mid July, the same friend who told me “Inspiration Time” to start a business. After visiting for a couple of hours...

Hellos and goodbyes can be hard. The anticipation of meeting someone or starting something for the first time can be anxiety ridden and...

In an article titled “Why We Eat together” by Louise O. Fresco, “The table is a place of memory where we. . .become aware of who we are...

It’s okay to say no. . . know your limitations Why are you sitting on the couch? Why are you in the rocking chair? You don’t ever sit...

I began my morning with a lovely jog in the hills. I had a chance to clear my head and set intentions for the week ahead of me. I knew it...