Emily Galloway
A Primer in Adult Friendship
I use the word "friend" a lot more loosely than many, I think. If we've run in the same circles in the past or maybe we grabbed drinks once, I consider you my friend....
Ensuring Ethical Adoption {Three Questions to Ask an Agency}
I am a social worker who has worked in the field of adoption in various roles for a few years. It was not until I began a contract position with a private adoption agency...
Downsizing with a Growing Family {Why We Bought a Smaller Home}
Back in September 2020, our family moved to a smaller house. In the midst of a global pandemic, carting around two toddlers, we traded a three-bedroom cape cod for a two-bedroom, two-story home. We...
Ready, Set, Garden {Five Tips from a Seasoned Gardener}
I don’t consider myself a master gardener at all, but I grew up in a family who gardened and have acquired some tips and tricks along the way. We either grew our own patch...
My Grief with Grief
I'm in my parents' home writing this post. My sister sleeps while my mom does her own work. My dad lays in the hospital bed in their living room, sleeping after a long night...
Phone, Bye {Part 2}
Last month, I shared how I felt addicted to my phone. I made a small goal surrounding my screen time and named a reward to motivate myself. I also planned to be actively aware...
Phone, Bye: My Confession and My Plan {Part 1}
What I am about to tell you is not new, but I do feel like it's become a dangerous normality. I am emotionally and physically connected to my phone. It's a muse I have...
My Eco-Friendly Resolution
In 2019, I decided to make my resolution to add one eco-friendly practice to our family each month. It felt doable and flexible enough for us. I was initially inspired because I was pregnant...
No-Brainers and Crowd-Pleasers: Getting Dinner on the Table
I love cooking. In my not-too-distant past, I loved turning on a great playlist and whipping up a delicious meal for dinner. It was cathartic and productive. Kids and schedules have since taken a...
Feeding a Baby is Never Free {World Breastfeeding Week}
World Breastfeeding Week, observed Aug. 1 through the 7th, carries a long history of supporting mothers who breastfeed. A week that feels validating and empowering to some can feel heavy to others. As a...