There is something to be said for "out of the ordinary." It brings a certain freshness and spontaneity that is so necessary in resetting our life, especially during the summer months. As much as I love intention and routine, my creature of habit tendencies carry me into ruts before I'm ever aware I'm there. My days become predictable, my disposition is snarky, and life, in general, feels stale. I know the signs when my energy drops and my creativity dries up. It's time to change things up. It's time to reset. Seven months ago, after living in the same home for 22 years, we sold. It was a whirlwind sale, and it sold to the first family who came knocking. I didn't have time to second guess or cry over painted covered measurements of each child's years of growth. We pitched, we Continue Reading