Tips for Homeschooling in a Pandemic…and Beyond
First things first… My friend Brenda Yoder graciously invited me to join her in a conversation about motherhood on her podcast Life Beyond the Picket Fence. In the first half, I mention homeschooling. You can listen to that segment here. The second half is now...
A Birthday Request and a Gift for You
Birthdays sure have changed. As a little girl, I loved celebrating with my friends and taking treats to school to share with classmates (do kids still do that?). Then, for a very long season, I acted too cool to care and passed it off as just another year. These days,...
4 Steps Toward Shining Light in Dark Places
Through the winter months, I’ve looked forward to sitting in the early morning dark with my coffee, Bible, a journal and a stack of books I’m reading. This dawn encounter with God has become important to me. I kind of like that it takes place by...
4 Ways Crafting Fuels Our Brain, Boosts Our Mood
It’s February, the epicenter of the “holiday drought” between New Years Day and Easter (Valentine’s Day doesn’t count). Not much is happening in this season of gray skies, dirty snowbanks and muddy trails. For those of us in the northern...
I’m Ingrid, a lover of good coffee, great stories and heart-felt discussions. This is where I share my “slice of life” ponderings and invite you to join the conversation. For more about my family and our valley life, take a walk around Selah Pond. I’ll meet you at the cabin!
