I woke up Easter morning feeling a bit sad. I was sad because I knew we would not be going to Easter church service. I was sad to not see extended family. I was just generally sad that Easter could not be celebrated in the way we normally would. And so the first couple hours…… Continue reading Easter 2020 Reflections
Category: Seasonal
5 Easter At-Home Activities Your Toddler Will Love
Easter celebrations are likely going to feel quite different for most of this year. There will be no bunny photos or large egg hunts or dressing up in our Sunday’s best for Easter service. In a lot of ways, Easter this year will be quite simple. They will be quiet, without the rush and bustle…… Continue reading 5 Easter At-Home Activities Your Toddler Will Love
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Activities with a Toddler
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I wanted to share a few very simple activities you could do at home with toddlers! I must admit, I have never been a big St. Patrick’s Day fan. It is definitely not a holiday I get super excited about or even decorate the home for, but…… Continue reading Easy St. Patrick’s Day Activities with a Toddler
Hudson’s 2nd Valentine’s Day!
I know people have a million feelings when it comes to the holiday of Valentine’s Day, but I am definitely in the “I love it” boat. One of the main reasons I love it is because it is one of the few holidays that is revolved around using written words to spread love. Sure, chocolates,…… Continue reading Hudson’s 2nd Valentine’s Day!
10 Favorite Valentine’s Day Books
It is no secret that I am a lover of children’s books. I also love love, so it only makes sense that I share a few of my favorite Valentine’s Day books to read and give to your little ones this year! Over here in the Capel home, we are starting a new tradition of…… Continue reading 10 Favorite Valentine’s Day Books
Year 26 + 2020 Intentions
I am officially 26! One thing I love about this little blog of mine is that it holds all the important moments and thoughts of my heart. It is so fun to go back, even a year ago and see what was going on in my head. Last year for my birthday, I wrote a…… Continue reading Year 26 + 2020 Intentions
Managing Christmas Expectations: Broken, Fallen, and Redeemed
How is your Christmas season going? If you haven’t guessed from my title, so far, it has been less than perfect. This seems to happen every single year and I think I am just now beginning to learn how to better respond when our holiday season simply does not match the high expectations we have…… Continue reading Managing Christmas Expectations: Broken, Fallen, and Redeemed
Christmas Books that Bring Family Together + Hearts Centered on Jesus
This mama is a fan of children’s books. I believe the books we read to our little ones are more than just books. They are teaching our children what we believe, value, and love. For this reason, I am pretty picky with the books I choose to read to Hudson. Especially when it comes to…… Continue reading Christmas Books that Bring Family Together + Hearts Centered on Jesus
Routines to Keep You Centered This December
It has been a busy past few days. From our trip to Yosemite to Thanksgiving to getting the house all ready for Christmas; my soul feels a bit tired and worn out. The past week, I have definitely been out of my normal routine. I have been waking up later, working out less, and not…… Continue reading Routines to Keep You Centered This December
Keeping Routines During Holiday Busyness
Just last Sunday we went to the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Grove in Los Angeles. This was the perfect reminder about what can easily happen during this time of year. I witnessed people pushing and shoving each other through crowds. There were people yelling at waitresses for not keeping their reservation. There were…… Continue reading Keeping Routines During Holiday Busyness
This Mama Needs Grace 