When We Need the Wisdom of Solomon in the Darkest of Days

by Stacey Thacker | Jul 15, 2015 | Connect, Encourage, Motherhood | 2 comments

You might have noticed I’m not much for speaking a controversial word. I weigh my words carefully. I hold this place as sacred as I can. I know you come here to be encouraged. To grow in your faith. To connect. I don’t want to overwhelm you with sensational topics you...

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...