Pregnancy Wardrobe Malfunction
Take a mighty good look at that picture, for it was not without effort that I wedged my twenty-seven week pregnant body into a blouse I purchased during Goodwill’s 50% off sale. My first mistake was trying it on when I
Vlog Series: Overcoming Writer’s Block + iTunes GIVEAWAY!
Hello, friends! Tomorrow I give birth to The Midwife, my second book baby, so today we prepared Burdett's Tea Shop and Trading Company for the launch. Tickets are almost completely sold out, and we found ourselves having to rearrange tables to make
My article with Today’s Christian Woman: “How to Raise One-Piece Daughters in a Bikini World”
Hello, friends! I won't take up much of your time today, but I had to share an article of mine, "How to Raise One-Piece Daughters in a Bikini World," that just went live on Today's Christian Woman. Please help me spread
Vlog Series: Inspiration For The Midwife
Hello, friends! This week I'm answering the first question in the vlog series; the content of which you get to select by asking me whatever you would like (believe me, I'm an open book, so ask away!). It was so much fun
The Midwife Book Trailer & Giveaway!
Hello, friends! Shew! Has it been a busy past few days, but I"m sure all of you have been busy as well. Is it the warmer weather, perhaps? Everybody coming out of hibernation and getting things done? Either way, I am thoroughly
Letter to My Son
Today, two days before your due date, your father, your sister, and I picked out a rosebush to plant on your grave. I thought that when this time came – May 5th, Cinco de Mayo: a time of celebration
My Husband, This Author’s Editor-in-Chief
My husband and I started working together in our outlet grocery store right after we got married, but our largest work-related argument happened before we were even engaged. Sorting through HBA (Health Beauty Aids), I discovered a box of miniature toothpastes—the
Snapshots from The Midwife Book Trailer Filmed at Muddy Pond Community!
Hello, friends! Today, I visited Muddy Pond Mennonite Community, where we filmed the book trailer for The Midwife. We had such a lovely time, and I cannot wait to show you the finished project. But, until then, here are some snapshots
“May My Toddler Use Your…Yard?” And Other Potty-Training Fiascos
I had read the e-books, the articles, asked for and listened to advice. I had purchased pretzel sticks, trail mix, 100% juice boxes, and organic gummies made from tapioca starch. I had done everything but coordinate a celebratory potty dance.