Category: Friendship

Tips on moving- from someone who does it a lot!

As someone whose husband’s job has us relocating ever so often, I have a lot of tips on how to do it well and thrive in your new community! We have lived in Carnation Wa, Keyport, Wa, Kennewick, Wa, Richland, Wa, and Hillsboro, Or. We are a homeschooling family, so that makes it possible for … Continue reading “Tips on moving- from someone who does it a lot!”

4 things that have made life more streamlined, more meaningful, more fun, and more delightful lately

I have renewed my commitment to waking up early, so today, I got up with Nate at 5 am, and after my prayer and Bible reading time, I’m writing! Life in the Heckman household has been hard the last week with both boys getting sick back to back, and as it is, there are so … Continue reading “4 things that have made life more streamlined, more meaningful, more fun, and more delightful lately”

Mother’s Day, what makes the best compliments, and a funny shirt

The best compliments are specific! This was my favorite Mother’s Day card I’ve received in the 10 years I’ve been a mom, because it was so specific. 🥹 “Thank you mom for being outgoing, thank you mom for having some humor, and thank you mom for keeping me safe.” If you’re a mom, how was … Continue reading “Mother’s Day, what makes the best compliments, and a funny shirt”

New neighbors, rhubarb cake, and what I want to spend my life doing

Last month I took some time off writing to focus on our move! We just moved end of April to a sleepy seaside town filled with lots of friendly retired folks. Within the first three days, we already knew the neighborhood gossip, got invited to the ladies’ weekday 8 am walking group, the neighborhood church … Continue reading “New neighbors, rhubarb cake, and what I want to spend my life doing”