As we move into the new year and fill it with all kinds of resolutions and goals, I wanted to share a list of books on my reading list, along with some I've enjoyed recently. It's a mixture; from fun family to helpful and productive reads...
Read MoreAs we close out 2017 and the first full year of blogging at JacinthaPayne.com, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of "reader favorites" from the year. Here are 10 of the most read blog posts...
Read MoreI’ve already started reflecting on the past year as we head towards 2018, and as I continue the “10 Things” series, I thought a list of 10 family memories from 2017 would be a fun way to organize some of my highlights, and be able to share it with you at the same time...
Read MoreCalvin, Emet, and I took a quick trip to southern California at the end of September. Calvin was there for work, but we were able to sneak away and see a few sights during some of his downtime. In this blog post I want to share the afternoon we headed over to the Abbott Kinney district...
Read MoreI'm the kind of person who enjoys reflecting. My desire is to open up and share a little of my story with you. I don't intend on getting into every single detail, but as I enter my 30s I find myself reflecting on the highlights, the in-between moments, and what has ultimately brought me to where I am today..
Read MoreAs summer days come to an end, I want to hang onto these simple things that have been so sweet to me in this season; the warm afternoon sun peeking into the windows, a nice cup of hot tea with a fun book, and the chuckle of Emet as he plays with his toys...
Read MoreOne of the resources I look to for inspiration and motivation is reading books by creative and organized people. I've put together a list of some of my favorites, and hope they do the same for you. I love each of these for different reasons, and recommend checking them out...
Read MoreTime management is a tricky thing. Mostly, because there are so many different opinions and methods to making the most of your time...
Read MoreWe all want to have meaningful, quality, and effective interactions with our children. The reality is, we often don't have intentional time that we want with our children...
Read MoreAsking the right questions at home can go a long way. Asking questions is a powerful tool that can help you know how to best serve in your home...
Read MoreEarlier this year, we spent some extended time in the Denver area. While there, we spent a full day in Boulder, Colorado...
Read MoreA couple of weeks ago Calvin, Emet, and I traveled together to Denver, Colorado. It had been almost 10 years since we'd been there together. We love spending time in the mountains and being outdoors - this trip was well overdue...
Read MoreAli has a special way of capturing the beauty of the moment while leaving her personal imprint on each photo...
Read MoreCalvin and I have had a tradition of celebrating "Birthday Weeks" in our home. As our birthdays approach, we pick when the week begins and when it will end. Each day holds its own unique part of the week-long festivities. But one thing is for sure, there will be lots and lots of cake...
Read MoreWe chose Savannah because it holds special memories for us. It's a great mixture of slow paced with activity on every corner...
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be productive as a mom? This is a question that I've been wrestling with and seeking to find the answer to for the past year...
Read MoreThe key to having a successful year is setting a goal for you or your family and knowing how everything else serves that goal...
Read MoreChristmas morning we begin the day with Christmas music to set the mood, breakfast, and family time opening gifts…
Read MoreI love animals, being outside, and exploring - and the zoo brings all of this together. I knew I wanted the zoo to be a part of Emet's life growing up…
Read MoreWe've been so excited to begin implementing traditions and things to look forward to each year. This year we decided to have a slow morning with breakfast, coffee, and snuggling together as we watched the parade…
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