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Cultivating Chaos

One mom's attempt to embrace, enjoy, and tame 4 whirlwinds

Reconciling the Reason for the Season

As the Christmas season begins (let’s not argue about that, it’s begun), I’ve started thinking… well worrying about “keeping Christ in Christmas”. I’m not sure how to approach this, so honestly that’s why I’m writing about it. I’d like to think of myself as a fairly religious person. I read my scriptures, pray, attend church,… Read More Reconciling the Reason for the Season

November 4, 2019November 17, 2019 AshleyLeave a comment

Why I Start the Christmas Season before Thanksgiving

And that is what Thanksgiving is to me. It’s the fresh whipped cream on the pumpkin pie- the extra topping that makes Christmas that much better.… Read More Why I Start the Christmas Season before Thanksgiving

November 4, 2019November 17, 2019 AshleyLeave a comment

Hold Up, I’m not ready to Level Up!

I take it back, I’m not sure I’m ready to level up.
Heaven help me (no really help me), I think I need to take my vitamins and brace for what lies ahead!… Read More Hold Up, I’m not ready to Level Up!

October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 AshleyLeave a comment

Nostalgic for Today

Something makes me feel nostalgic for this moment, this time, and this place.… Read More Nostalgic for Today

October 19, 2019 AshleyLeave a comment

Mom Tribes: Another Tool in the Mom Toolbox

In my humble opinion a “mom tribe” is one of the most useful tools to have in the mom toolbox.… Read More Mom Tribes: Another Tool in the Mom Toolbox

September 22, 2019September 22, 2019 AshleyLeave a comment

Level UP!

I think I’m entering into the second level of motherhood. Level 1 was filled with potty training, sleep training, breastfeeding (heaven help me), diapers, and screaming, but Level 2 is filled with… well confusion. … Read More Level UP!

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 Ashley1 Comment

Butter is Why I Run

So I’ve gotta admit something… I hate exercising. … Read More Butter is Why I Run

August 31, 2019September 20, 2019 AshleyLeave a comment

Understanding the Learning Objectives

Wouldn’t it be great if you knew what you were supposed for learn from each situation from the outset. … Read More Understanding the Learning Objectives

August 31, 2019 AshleyLeave a comment

I really don’t like you!

I’m going to confirm that I’m a mildly bad parent and just say that there are days when I really don’t like my kids. 

Like honestly and truly do not like them. 
… Read More I really don’t like you!

August 24, 2019 AshleyLeave a comment

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