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16 years ago, Scott proposed to me on the dock at our favorite family summer vacation spot, Bass Lake, California. It was a place I went...

A Do it Yourself Post I was scrolling through the different posts I have written in the past year. Yes, I have been writing for almost a...

I came home three days ago rejuvenated, sun kissed, and salt water cleansed from this very rough past academic year. Vacations are...

I wanted an opportunity to write this week instead of Erin doing it. I figured it was the perfect time because we’re nearing Father’s Day!...

“Relationships before rigor, grace before grades, patience before programs, love before lessons.” —Dr. Brad Johnson. Dr. Johnson is one...

The stove is a staple in the Iler home. Everytime we visit Scott’s mom, there are two things always sitting on the vintage stove- a...

An Early Mother’s Day Gift This is a bit early, but I have noticed too often that we take for granted the amazing women who have been...

Spring has sprung. How many times have you heard that phrase? When I think of those words, I think of flowers in bloom, fresh rain on the...

Have you ever heard the token phrases “Practice what you preach” “A dose of your own medicine” “Don’t be hasty with your words” Well, I...

“The world is round, and the place which may seem like the end may also be the beginning.” - Ivy Baker Priest In our household, we have...

I began my morning with a lovely jog in the hills. I had a chance to clear my head and set intentions for the week ahead of me. I knew it...

Do you believe? Do you not believe? These are questions that circulate around the classroom about Santa Claus, St. Nicholas, Kris...

Autumn and History Lately I have been fascinated with history and ancestry. As I immerse myself into the world of pumpkin spice lattes...