BRIGHTER DAY PRESS BLOG

It's gift-giving season, and I'd love to share a few of my favorite gift ideas for men, women, and kids!

One of the sweetest parts of our parenting journey over the last few years has been watching our oldest son, Liam's, love for music grow. What began as curiosity has grown into a deep, lifelong passion. It's been a joy...

Four weeks ago, our family packed our boxes again—our second move in one year. Our first house here in Greenville, South Carolina, was a storybook farmhouse on a few lush acres, but the near-constant roar of motorcycles and trucks right...

Most people think of October 31 as Halloween, but few realize it’s also the anniversary of a moment that changed church history forever. On that day in 1517, Martin Luther courageously nailed his 95 Theses to the church door in...

Let me start by saying this: I have absolutely nothing against co-ops. If your family is part of one and it’s working beautifully for you—wonderful!  But I’m writing this for the moms who message me almost every week, asking, “Do you do...

Next month, our oldest son, Liam, officially becomes a teenager, and I am so proud of the young man he is becoming.  These pre-teen years are full of growing hearts, big feelings, and lots of change. I'm leaning into prayer...

If you’ve been around here long, you know I love sharing good books—whether they’re deeply theological, beautifully written, or just plain fun to read aloud with my kids. Here are ten of my favorites from the first half of this...

Teaching Liam to Read  When we began homeschooling our oldest son Liam in preschool, I had high hopes that he would be an early reader. He already loved being read to, and I knew that once he could read independently,...

I am delighted to share the curriculum we've chosen for our upcoming school year! This year, we will have a 7th grader, a 5th grader, a 3rd grader, and a 1st grader. A reminder: Choosing curriculum can be enjoyable and…...

I'll be the first to admit that I haven't always been the most prepared mom.  But after 12 years of motherhood, I've learned (the hard way, perhaps) that packing a few essentials—especially when it comes to my kids' health—has made...

We are finishing our seventh official year of homeschooling (or ninth, if you count preschool), which is hard to believe! Time is flying, and I’m more grateful than ever to have spent these years teaching my children. This year, we...

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and I thought I would share some of my tried-and-true favorites in case you're looking for ideas for moms and grandmothers in your life (or if you'd like to forward this list to...

Since I can remember, I have enjoyed wearing makeup. Every morning, I dedicate about 10 to 15 minutes to getting ready, sticking to my go-to products and colors that make me feel confident and ready for the day. However, a...

I am excited to walk you through our current “Day in the Life” homeschool schedule. For reference, we are about to complete our 7th year of homeschooling, which is hard to believe! Our kids are currently finishing 6th grade, 4th...

I am thrilled to share our family's choices for this year's March Book Madness! This has become one of our favorite yearly traditions to encourage a love of reading. My children and I have carefully selected 16 picture books from various genres that we...

  After we moved to Texas in 2020, our family sought to connect with other homeschoolers in our area for a nature club—but so often, the options required a long drive or didn't fit our schedule. So, we gathered a...

It’s gift-giving season, and I’d love to share a few of my favorite gift ideas for kids, women, and men! Since having children, our family has adopted a 3-gift rule at Christmas: everyone receives something to read, something to wear,...

As you begin your watercolor painting journey, choosing the right supplies can feel daunting! I want to share my favorite supplies for various skill levels: young beginners (ages 2-5), student artists (5+), and more serious artists of any age who...

Every morning (and most afternoons), I make myself a small matcha latte. It has become a daily rhythm I really look forward to, and it calms me before a busy day. For years, I had avoided caffeine completely because drinking coffee...

Our family is currently moving from Fort Worth, Texas, to just outside Greenville, South Carolina.  Soon after we decided to put our Texas house on the market, the process went very quickly (just over two weeks between the offer and closing). We were...

Our family moved from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Fort Worth, Texas, in January 2020. We've lived here for four and a half years, and I want to share some of our favorite spots for those coming in from out of...