Crystal RoweinModern WomenHow to Prepare for Your First MammogramGo to your physical appointment. “Now that you’re forty,” your doctor says, “let’s get you scheduled for a mammogram.” It’s okay to laugh…3 min read·Oct 12, 2022----
Crystal RoweinModern WomenWhere Do We Go From Here?“Did you hear what happened in Texas today?” I ask my husband, while chopping asparagus for soup. I think our kids are in the other room…5 min read·May 26, 2022--2--2
Crystal RoweThe Best Kids’ Chapter Books We Read Last YearAs a homeschooling family, we read a lot of really great books, so it was hard to narrow down our favorites from last year. My favorite…4 min read·Feb 8, 2022--1--1
Crystal RoweThe Best Books I Read Last YearI worked really hard to diversify my reading last year. While the majority of what I read was fiction [and quite a bit of fluff], I did…5 min read·Jan 24, 2022----
Crystal RoweWhen Christ Comes NearFour little outstretched hands wait patiently in the church pew as the body of Christ comes near.1 min read·May 18, 2021----
Crystal RoweinILLUMINATIONOde to the Fisherman’s WifeOde to the Fisherman’s Wife1 min read·May 4, 2021--5--5
Crystal RoweChasing DreamsThe counter is covered with the day’s supplies. Colored pencils, base ten blocks, workbooks, toys.1 min read·Apr 30, 2021----
Crystal RoweWhen Home is Where You AreI park on the street by the newest coffee shop in town and step out of my car, reminiscing about the house we tried to buy a few years ago…4 min read·Apr 29, 2021----
Crystal RoweOh Croup!The baby is 7 months old and is finally asleep in her crib for the first time. Ever. We are in the living room watching The Voice, not sure…6 min read·Apr 23, 2021----
Crystal RoweVaccines and A LipstickI’m sitting in the observation room at the vaccination site just down the road from my house, waiting to make sure I don’t have any severe…4 min read·Apr 9, 2021----