The Intentional Housewife

I GOT A MINIVAN!!! I start out this episode with the awesomeness that is the minivan. Why have all of you moms with minivans been holding out? On a more serious note .. We moms can be just a touch neurotic when it comes to making friends. This week, I talk about observations I’ve made… Read More

What happened to Bridge? What happened to afternoon tea? What happened to playdates? When did we decide to just go it alone? This week, come with me as I ask these questions and try to help us all see the value in getting together as mothers and wives to reconnect, refocus, and recharge.

Have you ever found yourself out shopping for some holiday baubles (dresses, suits, toys, candy, etc.) and asked yourself: Why am I doing this? In this week’s episode, I share some inspiration and revelations from my experience with exactly that question and how we handled it in our family. I hope this rant is an… Read More

Well, after a week of absolutely nothing happening, we’re back with another inspiring episode of tips and encouragement! Do you have trouble with the everyday habits of eating healthy and losing some of that baby weight? It doesn’t have to be hard. This week, I share a couple simple tips that are all about working… Read More

When everything is planned to the minute, the least hiccup can ruin your entire day.  Like tipping the first domino, that one late appointment, that one diaper, that one burnt piece of toast can affect plans for the rest of the day. Come with me in this week’s episode while we talk about how packing… Read More

This week, we take a look at why salt is weird when wet, why bananas are amazing, and the secret lives of socks. So, join me on this journey to create a happy home.

This week has been proof of the old saying “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.”  The trick is to keep your wits about you and trust that everything will come out alright. Come with me this week on my journey and find encouragement, insight, and company on this journey to… Read More

It seems that we have gotten ourselves into a bit of a rut around here and we plan to eat our way out of it. Come with me as I share our plan to add variety to our meals and save some money in the process.

We all get used to our “standard set of children”.  What happens when that gets shaken up, though? In this episode, join me in reflecting on this week’s “kid shake-ups” and how those affected me. I also discuss our local “mom’s resource group” that I’m starting here and how and why you should do the… Read More

It’s been an emotionally full week in WillowWorld. In this episode, I recount the past week and let you in on some of the emotional hurdles I’ve overcome and one I’m stumbling on a bit. Come with me and let’s share the triumphs and struggles on this journey to create a happy home.