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Celebrating All the Dads I've Known and Loved
Who has fathered you well? Whether or not you call them dad, here's an invitation to celebrate those who have nurtured you along the way.

Cara McLauchlan


The Summer I Learned the Art of Canning
I always wanted to learn how to preserve summer’s bounty by canning. Pretty jars of fruit and vegetables sounded dreamy. Here's my story of the summer I finally learned.

Cara McLauchlan


My Summer Reading Project
What are you reading? This summer is your invitation to explore a curiosity in great books.

Cara McLauchlan


How to Answer the Question, "What's Your Story?"
Recently someone asked me, "what's your story?" I wanted to give a surface answer, but sharing in a deeper way invited a real connection. Here’s my story about sharing our stories.

Cara McLauchlan


A Note to Your Summer Self
What words do you need to hear this summer season? For inspiration, here's my story about my summer note tradition.

Cara McLauchlan


What I’m Learning About Empty Nesting
I thought it would be easier to be an empty nester. It’s not. But here are three good things I’m learning in this season.

Cara McLauchlan


Putting More Zest in Your Rest
Are you craving more rest? Me too. Recently rest snuck up on me and reminded me that it's not just for weekends.

Cara McLauchlan


Why I Love Picnics and Why You Should Too
My dad loved a good "trunk picnic" - here's a sweet story and invitation to adopt a "picnic attitude" for life.

Cara McLauchlan


Little Healing Things
Not scientific or serious - here are all the little things I'm putting in my days to help me flourish.

Cara McLauchlan


The Story of Happy Oranges
What could a smiley face on an orange do? Turns out, it became a reminder to a sweet girl that she was seen and loved.

Cara McLauchlan


An Invitation to Enjoy More Jubilee in Your Life
Where do you see Jubilee in your life? Here's a story about the rare Alabama Jubilee and an invitation to enjoy more of God's Jubilee daily.

Cara McLauchlan


25 Simple Ways to Renew This Spring
Spring invites us to come out and play. With all things blooming, here are a few simple ideas to renew your heart this season.

Cara McLauchlan


When You Need An Emergency Creative Fix
When we remember to enjoy creative pursuits, we allow the best version of ourselves to flourish. Here’s my story about how creativity helps me thrive.

Cara McLauchlan


What Are These Days For You?
What's new? Does this question unnerve you like it sometimes does me? Here's my story about how I am working on seeing it differently.

Cara McLauchlan


What Was Your Year in a Word?
Looking back over your year, what is one word to describe what you learned? Here's my story about my word, diligence.

Cara McLauchlan


Your Invitation to Make Friends with Winter
Even though it's not easy - there is a lot to love about winter. Here are some thoughts to encourage you to make friends with winter.

Cara McLauchlan


5 Simple Ways to Make Your Meals Memorable
How can you turn the ordinary "what's for dinner?" into something a bit extra? Here are a few easy ideas to try around your table.

Cara McLauchlan


3 Simple Ideas for When Life Feels Chaotic
This week I needed a minute to catch my breath. You too? Here are three simple ideas to support you when life feels like it's a bit much.

Cara McLauchlan


Feast - 10 Ideas on Ordinary Feasting
Autumn is the perfect season to consider how we gather around the table. Here are 10 simple ideas for everyday feasting.

Cara McLauchlan


Finding Calm in the 23rd Psalm
When I can't sleep, I think of Psalm 23. As we head into the season ahead, here's your invitation to discover it's renewing calm once again.

Cara McLauchlan
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