Jill Anderson
Jill is the mother of five high school and college-age daughters and has been married to her high school sweetheart for 27 years. A full-time working mother and pastor's wife, Jill enjoys teaching Bible study, playing pickle ball and trying new restaurants as well as serving women as a cabi stylist. Her family moved to Flagstaff from Chicagoland.
This Might Hurt a Little: Parenting and Natural Consequences
I was a teacher in another chapter of life, a high school teacher, and I loved it. I get sentimental around this time of year, and then I remember. . . it was a...
Local Eats Get My Vote Every Time
One of my favorite things to do when I visit (or move to) a new town is to find out where the locals eat. To be fair, I'm no professional food critic, just a...
I want to tell you it gets easier
I guess because my girls are now in high school and college, other moms come to me, almost out of breath, pleading with me, "Tell me it gets easier." If we are face to...
It’s a different senior year–4 things they still need to learn
My fourth daughter is a senior in high school this year.
It's different this time around, for sure. She picked up her schedule in a face mask. She doesn't need to pray for a coveted...
30-Day Challenge: Marriage Edition
I found myself dying for a date night with my husband this week. That may not seem odd unless you've been living under "stay at home" orders for the past few weeks with A...
Keep It Simple Christmas Recipes
The last few days leading up to Christmas can be so busy with last minute shopping, relatives arriving, and the usual festivities, I'm thankful for a few simple holiday recipes that my family looks...
I was Invited to a “Naked Lady Party”
Warmer days got you wanting to trade out your Uggs for spring sandals? Maybe it's time for a closet clean-out? I know that may not sound real fun. But what if you got to...
Are We Training Our Kids to be Excuse-Makers?
I recently overheard women talking at a party about two middle school kids who took their parents car for a joy ride one night. You can imagine what that conversation sounded like when the...
We Changed our Mind about Halloween
A few years ago, we had a change of heart regarding Halloween.
As a family in church leadership, it had been our personal conviction that we steered clear of the holiday. So we turned off...
Finding Freedom in Unfollowing
Whether you're parenting pre-teens who are navigating the Pandora's box of opinions and ideas on social media, or you're frustrated with your girlfriend over-posting about her new side gig, you might be surprised by...
Spring Fashion Tips for the Haute Momma
Momming is a workout. You start the day running--not necessarily by choice--but more likely after the crazy toddler that made his way out the back door while you were changing a load of laundry....
Do Your Homework Before Choosing a New School
If you've ever moved into a new town and tried to navigate all the school options, you know choosing the best fit for your child can be overwhelming. In many towns, there are a...
New Year, New Focus: Who do you want to “be” this year?
I love a new year, a fresh start, a clean calendar, and to be honest, a do-over. I can't even remember what my New Year's resolution might have been a year ago. But I...