On the Hard Parts of Writing and Mothering

by Stacey Thacker | Jul 7, 2015 | Connect, MODsquad, Motherhood, mothers of daughters, Parenting, Writer.Girl, Writing | 2 comments

“The hardest part of writing is writing.” – Nora Ephron I love this quote. Thank you Nora.  Simple and to the point. I’ve been writing words lately in the too few nooks and crannies of my life. I’ve chased words and stared at the blank...

What I Wore

by Stacey Thacker | Jun 24, 2015 | Connect, Fair Trade Friday Club, What I Wore

I like summer. I like it a whole lot. I like the fact that my kids sleep late and shoes are optional. I like iced coffee and trips to get italian ice. I like corn on the cob and afternoon thunderstorms. And I love schedules that breathe. Don’t you? Here is what...

5 Things I Love for "Mom"

by Stacey Thacker | May 4, 2015 | Connect, Hope for the Weary Mom, Stitch Fix, Stuff I Love

Maybe you have already bought something for your mom or dropped a sweet hint to your baby daddy about what you might want for your big day. But in case you are like me and you need a few ideas, here are 5 things I love for “Mom.”(FYI: This post contains...

For When You Feel You've Lost Your Song in The Valley of Bitterness

by Stacey Thacker | Mar 30, 2015 | Connect, Encourage, Grace, grief | 4 comments

“They asked me to sing for his funeral and I could not. No way. The song was nowhere to be found. It is virtually impossible to sing when you are weeping. Do you know your throat actually closes up and you can’t sing? It is true. But when I came back home and...

Everything You Need

by Stacey Thacker | Mar 14, 2015 | Connect, Encourage, Hope for the Weary Mom, Parenting

I think the job I feel most ill-equipped to perform is my role as mom to four girls. There is not one day that goes by where I think, “I’ve got this. I am totally rocking this mom thing.” Instead I feel my gaps intensely and it makes me want to hide...

What I Wore

by Stacey Thacker | Mar 11, 2015 | Connect, What I Wore | 5 comments

Just when I thought Spring had sprung we had a little cold spell. So I pulled out my boots for just about 10 more minutes. Which made me super happy because I wore them to speak a little hope to a room full of sweet moms. Also, I did not faint or get sick right before...