by heatherjgearhart | Sep 7, 2018 | Perfectly Imperfect
Slowing down sounds good…great even…but it’s harder than I thought. To understand, you need to know a little more about me: I’m always moving. I grew up determined to be successful. I was born into a successful family. Even my great...
by heatherjgearhart | Sep 7, 2018 | Perfectly Imperfect
This is my favorite family picture of all time. And it will remain my favorite because of the story behind it. The photo was taken in summer 2012 by Lindsey Brown Photography at Side Cut Park in Toledo, Ohio…in July. Those of you not familiar with Ohio summers, let me...
by heatherjgearhart | Sep 7, 2018 | Perfectly Imperfect
I woke up at 3 a.m. Tuesday morning, panic-stricken that I am just like the American Idol contestant who is told their whole life by family and friends that they have an amazing voice…only to audition and learn they aren’t even average. My Tuesday morning panic was in...
by heatherjgearhart | Sep 7, 2018 | Perfectly Imperfect
I’m breaking down the walls of “Oh, sweetie, it’s just another day!” and laying out the honest-to-goodness “Do’s and Don’ts” of Mother’s Day Gift Giving. You can thank me later. 😉 DO NOT Give me quality time with the kids. I know they’re the reason I’m being...
by heatherjgearhart | Sep 7, 2018 | Perfectly Imperfect
I have a new blog post up on Flagstaff Moms Blog. And this time – it’s not the writing I am most proud of. It’s the pictures – and not because they’re particularly brilliant, but because they are the result of making time for joy. Back...
by heatherjgearhart | Aug 25, 2018 | Perfectly Imperfect
(originally published on LifesETC.com 3/24/18) We all know the quote, “Happiness is a journey, not a destination.” But it wasn’t until a couple months ago that I finally understood the quote. Happiness is a never ending journey and sometimes,...