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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


Do This When You Need to Be Reminded of Good Things
We all struggle. But how do you stay reminded of the good things in your life? Here's how I stay focused on the good stuff in life.

Cara McLauchlan


What I Learned This Summer & My Summer's End Picnic Menu
What did you learn this summer? Here are my three takeaways, along with a summer's end picnic menu in case you need some inspiration.

Cara McLauchlan


How to Spend a Perfect Summer Day
What's your idea of a perfect summer day? We only have about 30 days left - however you spend it, take some time to rest in its beauty.

Cara McLauchlan


5 Ways to Flourish This Summer (Despite the Chaos)
What seasonal rhythms will you embrace this summer? Here are five ideas to flourish this summer (even if your summer feels like chaos.)

Cara McLauchlan


3 Thoughts on Combatting an Ordinary Life
I love adventure. But I'm not always good at it. Here are three ideas I'm working on to invite more adventure into my daily life.

Cara McLauchlan


The Practice of Being Brave – What I Learned from Surfing
Summer is the perfect time to do something brave. Here's my story about surfing and the adventure of pursuing an outlandish dream.

Cara McLauchlan


Maycember & Ordinary Lovely Things for You
How's your Maycember going? May is more than ever like December now, minus the cookies. Here's what's good around here.

Cara McLauchlan


My Summer's End Picnic Menu
What's on your summer's end picnic menu? Food eaten in the outdoors with the people you love takes on next level greatness. Here's my menu.

Cara McLauchlan


The Summer's Not Over Yet Collection for You
If you are like me and lamenting the back-to-school ads, this post is for you. Here are my favorite summery goodies.

Cara McLauchlan


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

Cara McLauchlan


My Summer Highlights (So Far)
What are your summer highlights so far? If the season is going too fast, now's the perfect time to pause and celebrate the goodness.

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


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


Calming End of Summer Treats for You
Are you in need of a little calm? Me too. Sharing 5 calming end-of-summer treats for both of us. Your welcome.

Cara McLauchlan


Five Things Sure to Make You Smile
Summer's winding down and I'm in need of a cheer-up this week. Sharing 5 things that brought a smile to my face.

Cara McLauchlan


5 Cooling Summer Treats for You
Ready for some chill? Here are five cool ideas to escape from summer's scorching heat.

Cara McLauchlan


My Little Summer Loves
Summer is perfect for falling in love. Here are my 3 little summer loves or what my heart is into this season.

Cara McLauchlan


My Favorite Summer Snapshots (so far)
Summer 2022 will only come this way once! What memories are you capturing? Here's a few of my favorite summer snapshots so far.

Cara McLauchlan


Childish Summerisms
What are your best summer memories from childhood? Here are my favorites from my ten-year-old self. Pardon the hair.

Cara McLauchlan
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