Rural Ramblings

Updates from a latte loving working mom doing her best to navigate life in rural Wisconsin. Expect plenty of reading recommendations, parenting meltdowns and insight into the realities of chasing your dreams while still paying your bills.

P.S. I’m an aspiring author who may occasionally promote her books as well!

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My son graduates from 5th grade this year. This past year has marked a series of last firsts. Next fall, he, like …

My phone pinged at the end a particularly challenging day. Nothing extraordinary, just the regular challenge of parenting a 10-year-old going on …

Dear Mom, I’ve been a bit angry lately that you aren’t around. I have questions about your demons. Perhaps it is because …

“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.” James Clear My husband’s name recently …

“Morbid or motivational? It is a fine line.” This month I turned 46. I spent my birthday on a plane returning from …

MOM. WATCH THIS. I hear these words on the reg. It is often followed by some ridiculous stunt by my 10-year old …

I want to breakdown a first world problem occurring on the shores of Moon Lake. It started many moons ago with me …

If you know me at all, it is no secret that I’ve been on a multi-year health journey battling my weight. I …

“Keeping score isn’t nearly as important as knowing what makes up your scorecard.” Let’s talk football for a minute. I think there’s …