"In A Nutshell" newsletters, blog posts and upcoming events with Playful Acorns and partners are now posted at samanthacora.substack.com.

I saw the Northern Lights for the first time. The experience reminded me of when I saw my pregnant belly flutter. Will you dream with me?

4 A.M. musings from a sleep-deprived mama, reflecting on just how imperative it is for each person to find (or create) their village.

We're highlighting our valued nonprofit partner 4-C: Community Coordinated Child Care, Inc. during Family Strengthening Month in April.

March is a perfect reminder of how seasons mix, and so can our priorities. We don't always have to be stuck in an either/or mindset.