The Everyday Advantage
Sustainable growth for a centered life
The Everyday Advantage is a space for thoughtful exploration and intentional growth. With book reviews, meaningful meditations, and curated resources, we offer practical tools to help you find balance and live with purpose.
Our goal isn’t about doing more its about learning to live better.
Weep With Those Who Weep
Last week was a very difficult one for a lot of people in my circle of friends. Two families, unconnected to one another, each lost someone too soon. In one case, a precious little boy- 6 years old. In another, a young man about to...
Learning About the Finer Things
I love this picture that Jennifer took of Anna getting ready for ballet. I grew up in a family of 3 boys. We lived at a ballpark, not a dance studio. But, I have enjoyed learning more about the “finer” things in life. Having girls...
Flipgram: 2013 in Pictures
Jennifer put together a bunch of our favorite moments from the last year. So many good memories… Happy New Year everyone!...
Remembering our Little Guy
Thinking of Austin as he would be celebrating his second birthday today. His life was unexpectedly cut short but he is celebrating with our Heavenly Father. We have always believed children are a gift. They are given to parents for a period of time for...
Video: Seems Like an Appropriate Reaction
At a recent Christmas party our 2 year old, Max, couldn’t believe the tower he worked so hard on had the audacity to collapse. Hilarity ensured....
A Less Crowded Christmas
Quite a bit has changed in twelve months. This time last year we had two extra rug rats running around the house. As foster parents, our number of children seemed to constantly change. The most we ever had at one time was four kids- 1...
Simple Steps to Finishing the Projects You Start
I wonder if you suffer from the same problem as me? I am a much better starter than finisher. My home and office can become a wasteland of unfinished projects. Generally speaking, I have no problem achieving liftoff. Landing the plane, however, can become a...
Help Me Switch Task Management Systems
I need some help. After years of being a devoted Omnifocus user I have to make a switch. I’m not entirely broken up about it, in fact, I’ve considered it for a while now. However, a new job is forcing my hand. I’m a Mac...