Spilled Milk Blog

  • Inspired by Hana…

    Inspired by Hana…

    Dear reader, I’ve written before about some of the challenges and joys that come with being a special needs mom. I wrote this post about Maggie’s speech in 2021, and as of today she still speaking no new words. And I’m still hopeful that one day she will. We expect Maggie will require full time… Read more

  • Who knew clean water tasted so good?

    Who knew clean water tasted so good?

    “Have you tried the water from the new pitcher yet?” my husband asked as he was climbing in bed, glass of water for his bedside table in hand. “It’s really good.” I had, in fact, tried the water earlier in the day. And it was, in fact, really good. Now, I’m not one to worry… Read more

  • Seoul with Kids: A vacation you’ll treasure

    Seoul with Kids: A vacation you’ll treasure

    My husband and I have taken two trips to South Korea to finalize our daughter’s adoption, so it’s become a very special place to us and I’ve wanted to share about it here for a while. I actually wrote this post about 5 years ago and lost it, and in a miracle of technology it… Read more

  • Fall Break Cabin Weekend Meal Plan

    Fall Break Cabin Weekend Meal Plan

    Are you getting away for the weekend this fall to enjoy a slower pace, see the autumn colors, and just relax with your family? Sounds heavenly…unless you’re in the kitchen the whole time. We’ve put together a meal plan full of the delicious food you want to enjoy, without a tremendous amount of effort. This… Read more

  • Dream Girls’ Weekend Destination: Henderson Beach Resort

    Dream Girls’ Weekend Destination: Henderson Beach Resort

    A few months ago Henderson Beach Resort in Destin, Florida, reached out to see if I’d be up for coming down to their resort to preview the property for a girls’ weekend trip. Last week, we made it happen. Y’all, this was a heavenly opportunity to relax from the mental and physical load of life… Read more

  • We tried the brand-spanking-new ceramic cookware from Ninja

    We tried the brand-spanking-new ceramic cookware from Ninja

    I had an opportunity this week to try out the brand-spanking-new ceramic cookware set from Ninja. I’ve always been a lifelong, die-hard All Clad fan—and still am—so I was skeptical. I received my All Clad stainless cookware at my wedding 26 years ago, and it still looks and cooks as well as it did when… Read more