Author: Sarah

  • Road Tripping vs. Flying: Our Family’s Take on Travel Preferences

    When it comes to family vacations, the method of getting to your destination can be just as important as the destination itself. My family has always had a bit of a divided opinion on whether to drive or fly. While my husband and middle daughter prefer the open road, my excitement for flying is hard…

  • Navigating the Youth Sports Chaos

    Gone are the days when youth sports meant signing up through your local parks department, joining a team with your neighbors, and playing a sport during its designated season. Now, youth sports have evolved into a year-round commitment with travel, intense training, and often a hefty price tag. While I don’t always agree with the…

  • March Audiobook Wrap-Up

    March was a month of diverse listening for me, as I dove into a mix of genres ranging from light-hearted fun to thrilling suspense, and even historical fiction that tugged at my heart. Here’s a look at the audiobooks I listened to this month and my thoughts on each. The 3 Lives of Cate Kay…

  • Behind the Stars: How I Rate Books

    Understanding My Audiobook Star Rating System As an avid audiobook listener, one of the things I love most is sharing my experiences with others and recommending books I’ve enjoyed (or sometimes, books I haven’t). But before I dive into recommendations, it’s important to explain how I rate the audiobooks I listen to, so you can…

  • How We Transformed Our Life: From Exhaustion to Balance and Connection

    Before the pandemic, my husband Heath and I lived in a whirlwind of work, parenting, and barely any downtime. Heath was a police officer working 12-hour shifts, and I was a CT/X-ray tech at a local ER, also on 12-hour shifts. Our two kids at the time, and the baby we were expecting, were our…

  • Five Books That Were Better as Audiobooks

    As a devoted reader, I’ve always appreciated the experience of immersing myself in a good book. But in recent years, audiobooks have become my go-to format for many of my reading adventures. There’s something about hearing a story unfold through the voice of a talented narrator that can elevate a book from great to unforgettable.…

  • The Audiobook Debate

    Join any ‘book lovers’ Facebook group or book club, and you’ll quickly come across lively debates about whether listening to an audiobook truly counts as reading. While I understand both sides of the argument, at this stage in my life, I’m firmly on Team Audiobook. Why I Choose Audiobooks Over eBooks and Traditional Books In…

  • Texas Tulips

    Experience the Beauty of Texas Tulips in Pilot Point! Spring is here, and so are the breathtaking tulip fields at Texas Tulips in Pilot Point! Stroll through endless rows of vibrant, colorful blooms, snap stunning photos, and pick your own fresh tulips to take home. We opted to stay home for spring break this year…