Jillian Armstrong
Jillian is the wife of Matthew and mama to three little girls. She's a stay-at-home mom who homeschools, reads at any possible opportunity, enjoys cooking, and loves the fall.
News in Ukraine: Responding as a Family
“Russia has invaded Ukraine,” my husband had an unusually serious expression as he relayed this news to me yesterday morning and I could tell it was hitting him heavily. We spent a lot of...
Unsolicited Medical Advice: The Dos and (Mostly) Don’ts
I’m grateful to say that I received generous support from friends, families, medical providers, and strangers as I battled and overcame breast cancer last year. But, along the way, one unpleasant moment sticks in...
No Shelf Control: How to Start a Successful Book Club
Three years ago this month, a couple of friends and I started a book club. We started strong with Becoming by Michelle Obama and I’m happy to report that we’ve been meeting monthly ever...
Embracing Winter: Low Key Dinners and Cozy Reading
In South Louisiana we experience quite a few sunny days in the winter, however, January and February are still usually pretty dreary. Pair the weather with less daylight and post-holiday blues, and these months...
Mom Friends: Staying Home or Showing Up
When going through a challenging season, it can be easy to isolate rather than show up. I’m not talking about those times when we really need to say “no” and the decision to stay...