Devin Turns 18
Devin turned 18 on April 8th. It’s a big milestone, but at the same time, it doesn’t feel like a sudden change. It feels more like a continuation of who he’s been becoming over the past few years. Devin is…
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Rooted in Something Greater: Our Easter Weekend
Easter always seems to arrive wrapped in soft light, fresh beginnings, and just a little bit of chaos—in the best way. This year was no different, and as simple as some of the moments were, they felt especially meaningful. We…
Spring Break March 2026
Well, we made it to Spring Break! It’s something we all look forward to every year because there is no school, no getting up early, no soccer, just relaxing, right? Not so fast! This year, Braden went camping with Matthew…
Cleats by the Door
We’re always going.Practices. Games. Quick dinners in the car. Backpacks in the trunk. Shoes we can never find. When I saw that image on Facebook, I didn’t just relate to it. I felt it in my chest. Because this has…
Using AI to Create a Weekly Meal Plan That Actually Works
Meal planning sounds simple. Until it is 4:30 pm, and you forgot to thaw the chicken. AI can take something that feels repetitive and make it easier in minutes. Step 1: Be Specific About Your Family Instead of saying “make…
How I Use AI to Protect My Mental Energy
AI is not about efficiency alone. For me, it is about reducing cognitive load. Fewer Blank Pages Starting from scratch drains energy. Whether it is:A meal plan.A blog outline.A weekly schedule. AI gives me a draft. I refine it. That…
Using AI to Prepare to Send a Kid to College
This season is logistical. And emotional. AI can help with both. Compare Schools Clearly “Create a comparison chart for these three colleges, including tuition, housing, program strengths, and distance from home.” Clarity reduces overwhelm. Build a Financial Overview “Estimate the…
How To Use AI to Finally Get a Realistic Budget
Money can feel overwhelming. Not because we do not understand it, but because it requires time, attention, and emotional energy. Most of us are juggling work, kids, groceries, appointments, and trying to remember if we paid the electric bill. AI…
A Place That Grows With Your Kids: Why We Love the Science Museum
We go to the Science Museum Oklahoma every chance we get. Austin is 7, and he loves it more than all of us combined. For as long as I can remember, he’s been telling us he wants to be a…