It's that time of year again where we see the miracle of life burst forth from the ground and the seemingly dead trees. It's a reminder that something that is dormant can quickly transform into something that is steaming with life.
Where are you at right now? Have you felt like you are in a season of dormancy? I'm hoping new life springs within you as you embrace a full, beautiful, and purposeful life God has given you.
Resources for Exploring Nature and Growth with Your Kids
More Plant and Gardening Resources
- Gardening Books for Kids
- Recycled Seed Ball
- A No-Soil Grass Challenge for Botany Week
- Popsicle Stick Sunflower Kids Craft
- DIY Mini greenhouse
- Leaf Science for Kids (Look Closer + Free Printable)
- How to Make Flower Seed Bombs
- STEM: Chlorophyll Science Activity
- Carnivorous Plants Free Lapbook & Activities
What's Going On?
I thought I would do something a little different for the second half of my newsletter. Life has been full and busy. Some of you may have been on this journey with me for a while. Others might be new to the scene and feel like you don't know me at all.
I want to introduce you to me and my family, and I'm just going to share some family photos to show you a peek into our lives.
Me: Hi! I'm Jodi. I'm a Jesus-follower, wife of my best friend, and mother of three. I'm also a professional blogger. My hobbies include baking, pickleball, hiking (a very new passion - never thought I'd be an outdoorsy person), gaming, puzzling, and traveling.
Blogging didn't start in an entrepreneurial way for me. It started out of desperation. Parenting was a lot more challenging than I imagined, and I was desperate to do a good job at it. I wondered if others were struggled, needing the resources I was getting through trusted mentors, books, and counselors. I wanted to help.
I not only wanted to help with tips and parenting ideas, but I wanted to inspire creativity, being present, and finding ways to teach and help kids grow in meaningful ways.
I started all this in 2012. Now, it's 2026, and I have teenagers.
My almost 19 year old is following her dreams in cosmotology school. She is thriving in this creative pursuit and living in Christain housing with 14 other young ladies.
My middle is a 17 year old junior in high school. She just got her lifeguarding certificate, is talented in music, and she's dreaming about how Christian mission work might fit into her future.
My baby is now 15. He's a leader at church, school, and on his soccer teams. He is doing club soccer, so we are busy with practices and tournaments. Last week, for example, he had three games! He also loves music.
I just want to share some photos my life. I'm horrible at doing Instagram or other personal social media platforms, so I thought it might be interesting to share a little visual peek into our world.
