Susannah Steele
Susannah and her husband, Ben, first experienced parenthood when they became foster parents in 2014. Their oldest son has launched, and they have two boys and two girls at home. Susannah enjoys planning trips, taking the kids on adventures, and listening to audiobooks.
Choosing Home
We've probably all seen more time at home in the past year than we ever planned to. But pre-pandemic and, Lord willing, post-pandemic, our family chooses home in a few strategic ways that shape...
2020: What I Hope My Kids Remember
Oh, 2020. How many blog posts will be written about how glad we are to see you go. We all have such high hopes for 2021, although maybe those have been tempered somewhat as...
Choosing Gratitude
Traditionally November is the time of year when we focus on what we are thankful for in our lives. This year has been hard in many ways, and harder for some than others. Many...
My Favorite Keepsakes
One important role of a mother is being the memory keeper for her children and family, particularly when the children are young. There are many different ways to go about this, and I wanted...
Preparing For The Unexpected
Like you, I have been caught off guard in 2020 in many ways. No one likes to feel out of control, and especially not moms! We have the responsibility of keeping things running smoothly...
Family Day Trips for Fall 2020
Previously, I've written about summer day trips and day dates. I have been working on a list of places to take my kids in the coming season, and thought I would share my findings...
Learning All The Time
Across the country, school ended abruptly in March 2020. With little to no notice, students and teachers were sent home for what turned out to be the rest of the school year. This, along...
What I’m Reading In Quarantine
One thing that hasn't changed while the world has been swirling this spring is my love for books. My husband gifted me an Audible subscription for Christmas and I have so enjoyed getting to...
What I Wish I Could Give You For Mother’s Day
If you identify as a mother on Mother's Day 2020, I wish that I could give you a break. I wish you could push the pause button for 24 hours and take a deep...
How To Support A New Mom While Social Distancing
Expecting a baby is an exciting and uncertain time for most moms. Moms that have recently given birth or are currently pregnant have the added burden of stress and uncertainty that we're all experiencing...