The other night, after the house was finally quiet and my laptop was closed for the third time that day, I found myself watching an old episode of Brothers and Sisters . There’s a scene where Sarah Walker says, “Being a working mom is like a currency that never has enough value.” That line stopped me. Because I felt it in my bones. I am a full-time cybersecurity advisor. My days are filled with risk assessments, compliance frameworks, incident response plans, executive briefi

I’m a strict no-shoes-in-the-house person.Like … very  strict. Outside shoes stay outside. Period. But here’s the thing I didn’t expect: having a dedicated pair of inside shoes  has completely changed my productivity — not just how clean my house is, but how efficiently I move through my day. The Rule Still Stands: No Outside Shoes Let me be clear: these shoes never go outside. They don’t touch sidewalks, grocery stores, or parking lots. They live exclusively inside our home

Homeschooling has taught me one big truth: simplicity is a superpower—especially when you’re trying to nurture curious kids, manage daily life, and keep your own sanity intact. That’s exactly why The Good and The Beautiful (TGATB) has become such a blessing for our family. We’ve tried a lot of curricula over the years. Some were comprehensive but overwhelming. Others were beautiful on paper but felt like too much prep, too many decisions, too many loose ends. And when you’re

When we first began homeschooling my son — brilliant, creative, bursting with curiosity, but also managing ADHD — I wondered if we’d ever find a rhythm that felt right. Traditional school environments hadn’t served him well. Classroom noise, rigid pacing, and worksheets that stretched on forever made his days overwhelming. I wanted something different: a learning experience that honored his way of thinking, not one that tried to force him into a mold. That’s when we discovere

There’s a quiet irony in motherhood—especially in homeschooling motherhood—that I didn’t fully understand until I was living it. I spend my days teaching my children how to care for their minds, their bodies, and their hearts. I remind them to take breaks, drink water, get fresh air, and rest when they’re tired. And yet, somewhere between math lessons, meal prep, laundry piles, and emotional check-ins, my own needs slip quietly to the bottom of the list. Self-care sounds simp