Little companions for living a little lighter.
I never imagined I’d become an author.
I simply started writing down the things I wished someone had whispered to me years ago.
To slow down.
To notice.
To laugh more.
To trust that rest, wonder, and play were never things we outgrew.
They were things we were meant to carry with us.
Each book you find here is an invitation.
Not to become someone new.
But to gently come home to who you’ve been all along.
I’m so grateful you’re here.
The Respite Playbook™
Rest a little. Play a little. Repeat often.
Some books are filled with answers.
This one is filled with invitations.
Inside you’ll find gentle reflections, playful prompts, tiny adventures, and simple reminders that joy doesn’t have to wait for someday.
Whether you read one page over morning tea or leave it open on your kitchen table for weeks…
my hope is that this little book becomes less of something you finish…
and more of something you return to.
Some books are meant to be finished.
This one is meant to be returned to.
The Respite Playbook — Front Porch Edition
The Front Porch Edition is the keepsake version of The Respite Playbook™—created to be lived with all year long.
Inside are the original Foundations and seasonal chapters, plus A Little More From the Porch—monthly playdates, seasonal recipes, and a few new pieces of Respite Play mischief, including Grannifying™ and HootenGranny™.
Made to be held
The original Respite Playbook™ is available on Amazon.
The Front Porch Edition is something different.
Printed in small batches and available only through me, it’s designed as a keepsake edition—for gifting, signing, and returning to throughout the year.
How to order
Reserve your copy below and I’ll send you the private ordering details, including the option to have your book signed.
Ships within two weeks. For holiday gifting, please order by December 8.
Where the Rebellion Began
How I Rebelled My Way Into Rest
This memoir is the heart behind the Respite Playbook™—the stories, detours, heartbreaks, and unexpected moments that taught me rest isn’t something we earn… it’s something we remember.
Private Companion Editions
These little companions are created and privately printed in small batches for the retreats, workshops, and gatherings I lead.
Made to be written in, played with, carried home, and returned to, each one becomes part of the experience itself.
A limited number are also offered privately when the work calls for them.
Where the Play Grows
Coming soon: The Respite Playbook™ Family Edition
Nature-led rhythms for families who love to wander, wonder, and play.
(and whatever comes next…)
