The Heart of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving has always been more than a date on the calendar. It’s a season of gathering — a time to pause, to breathe in the scent of roasted turkey and cinnamon, to fill our homes not just with food, but with laughter, love, and gratitude. In our family, Thanksgiving is a symphony of togetherness — the clatter of dishes, the sound of kids running through the house, and the familiar warmth of a kitchen in full swing. It’s when the farmhouse table becomes a place of connection, where stories are shared and grace is spoken...
A Grace-Filled Thanksgiving
November 17, 2025 in Family Life, Holidays, Printables, Traditions & Celebrations, Uncategorized
The Heart of Thanksgiving Thanksgiving has always been more than a date on the calendar. It’s a season of gathering — a time to pause, to breathe in the scent of roasted turkey and cinnamon, to fill our homes not just with food, but with laughter, love, and gratitude. In our family, Thanksgiving is a symphony of togetherness — the clatter of dishes, the sound of kids running through the house, and the familiar warmth of a kitchen in full swing. It’s when the farmhouse table becomes a place of connection, where stories are shared and grace is spoken...
When Coming Home Isn’t the End: Navigating Mom’s Homecoming After Rehab
November 4, 2025 in Family Life, Personal Reflection, Raising ParentsWhen Mom finally came home from the rehab facility, we expected progress — or at least stability. After all, she’d spent nearly two months there following her hip fracture, receiving occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. We assumed there would be a care...
The Financial Squeeze on the Sandwich Generation
October 27, 2025 in Family Life, Raising Kids, Raising ParentsThe Financial Squeeze on the Sandwich Generation: Caring from Both Ends Without Losing Your Balance When You’re the Bridge Holding Everyone Up For many of us in the sandwich generation, life feels like a constant balancing act—financially, emotionally, and spiritually. We’re supporting aging parents...
Tech-Enabled Caregiving: Giving Mom Freedom and Safety
October 9, 2025 in Family Life, Raising ParentsDisclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my links at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I truly use and trust. Thank you for supporting With Love Leslie. Caring for our...
Becoming a Proverbs 31 Woman: Balancing Wife, Mother, and Caregiver Roles with Grace
September 29, 2025 in Devotionals, Faith & Family Life, Faith & Heart, Family Life, Marriage & Relationships, Raising Kids, Raising ParentsThe Proverbs 31 woman has long been admired as the standard of godly womanhood. She is diligent, wise, compassionate, and strong. She tends to her home, supports her husband, raises her children, and extends her hands to others in need. For many of us...
Helping Our Parents Age Gracefully: Faith, Compassion, and Practical Support
September 14, 2025 in Caregiver Checklists, Faith & Family Life, Faith & Heart, Family Life, Printables, Raising ParentsAging is a season none of us can escape, yet it brings with it both beauty and heartbreak. For me, this truth became very real recently when my mom suffered a fall that led to two brain bleeds and a traumatic brain injury (TBI)....
Talking with Kids About Tough Topics
September 10, 2025 in Faith & Family Life, Faith & Heart, Family Life, Printables, Raising KidsTalking with Kids About Tough Topics: Gentle Guidance for Hard Conversations As parents and caregivers, we want to shield our children from the pain and uncertainty of life. But the truth is—kids face loss and change too. Whether it’s the death of a loved...
Back to School, Back to Reality: Finding Grace in the Chaos
August 14, 2025 in Family Life, Raising KidsIt’s that time again. The backpacks are being dusted off, lunchboxes are reappearing on kitchen counters, and school supply lists are stretching longer than my grocery receipts. (Seriously, do glue sticks multiply every year?) Whether you’re sending off littles to kindergarten, navigating middle school...
Meal Planning for a Family of Three Generations
August 11, 2025 in Faith & Family Life, Faith & Heart, Family Life, Homestead Planners, How-to Guides, Raising Kids, Raising Parents, UncategorizedMeal planning is a lot like herding cats—except the cats are hungry, have dietary restrictions, and argue about green beans. If you’re juggling meals for a multigenerational household, you already know it’s part chef, part nutritionist, and part magician. Whether you’re cooking for kids...