If you’ve spent any time here at Ladybug Cottage, you’ve probably figured out two things about me. First, I firmly believe laughter can rescue almost any day. Second, there are mornings when my inner Eeyore wakes up before I do. You know the voice. It notices the rain before the rainbow, the laundry before the…
The Grocery Delivery That Changed the Way I Look at Ordinary Life There was a season of my life when I was convinced someone, somewhere, had discovered the secret to contentment. Not mostly content. Not pretty happy considering the circumstances. I mean the kind of contentment where you float through life with perfect hair, an…
How to find joy in everyday life? Start with an ordinary Tuesday, a little laughter, and the beautiful moments you’ve been rushing past. Some days of the week get all the attention. Monday arrives like an overly enthusiastic personal trainer shouting, “Let’s do this!” Friday practically sashays in wearing sequins, carrying pizza and permission to…
For years, ladybugs have appeared at just the right moments in my life. Coincidence? Maybe. But those tiny spotted visitors have taught me more about grace, imperfect plans, ordinary joy, and finding joy in everyday life. Some teachers in life you expect: parents, grandparents, a favorite teacher who saw something in you long before you…
There was a time when I could give a pep talk to practically anyone. A child who didn’t make the team, a friend going through a divorce, someone questioning whether she was good enough for the job, the relationship, or the next chapter—give me ten minutes and a reasonably comfortable chair, and I could probably…
Come on in, friend. Ladybug Cottage is a cozy seaside corner where laughter, hope, everyday faith, and honest stories meet—and there’s always a spot waiting for you. I’ve Been Hoping You’d Stop By. Come on in, friend. The screen door is open. The kettle is warm. A gentle breeze drifts in from the ocean, carrying…