How You View Things Matters

by Traci Dietrich // November 10, 2024 // Comments off

“Why do we have to send the kids to school with all of this winter gear?” I complained as we were late for the bus. “I wish we could always wear this stuff to school,” my son replied, smiling ear... Continue reading →

Two Ways to Start Conversations and Connect with Your Kids

by Traci Dietrich // November 7, 2024 // Comments off

“Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom, can I show you this, Mom?” “Mommy, where’s my stuffed panda?” “Mom, can I have another snack?” I love hearing the little voices echoing around the house, and I have been able to shift my... Continue reading →

Be the You Your Soul Yearns For

by Traci Dietrich // November 6, 2024 // Comments off

Have you ever experienced a moment in time where a wave of contentment washes over you? There’s no worry of the past or fear of the future. You aren’t thinking about your grocery list or the minutes left in your... Continue reading →

The Art of Letting Life Unfold Naturally

by Traci Dietrich // November 4, 2024 // Comments off

Detachment. Surrender. Trust. “Sure, I can sit back, relax, and trust that everything is going to work out,” says myself when things are floating along nicely with life. “Okay, I need to Google that thing again for the hundredth time... Continue reading →

Call to Action: Ready, Set, You’ve Got This

by Traci Dietrich // November 1, 2024 // Comments off

I felt my palms sweating as I got ready to press enter on my laptop. My mind tried to talk me out of it, wavering with uncertainty. I erased and re-typed my name four times. No, what are you doing?... Continue reading →

30 Non-Candy Treats for Halloween

by Traci Dietrich // October 30, 2024 // 2 Comments

Halloween is a fantastic holiday. The kids and often adults too get to step into an alter ego for a day, and I just love the costume parades at school. Watching kids wave, so proud of the costumes they picked... Continue reading →

Five Fantastic 2-Player Games to Reconnect With (and Improve Your Sleep)

by Traci Dietrich // October 30, 2024 // No Comments

Time changes for most of the country here in a couple of weeks which means those evenings are going to get looonnnngg. We’ve already started jammie walks with my kids after dinner, grabbing the flashlights and heading out the door... Continue reading →

Less is More: The Magic of Childhood Holidays

by Traci Dietrich // October 28, 2024 // Comments off

I’ve found myself reflecting about the things we do as parents to make holidays special as I sit here on my deck watching my husband carve pumpkins. The kids have abandoned him for more exciting activities, and he and I... Continue reading →

Let Go of the Word Impossible

by Traci Dietrich // October 25, 2024 // Comments off

Have you ever felt that pull deep down in your soul to do something extraordinary? Or like there is something big out there for you but you hesitate because it seems too big? A lurking lifelong dream that sits in... Continue reading →

A New Perspective

by Traci Dietrich // September 25, 2024 // Comments off

I had the most beautiful conversation with my friend the other night. One of those unexpectedly deep talks that started out as a playdate for our kids and ended with a tear-filled hug. It felt nice to connect, and I... Continue reading →

Midwest Mash

Dishing on Food and Life from my home to yours

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