This Means Home

“At the end of a long day, when the house is still and the children sleep, we write. Not for the world—but to remember.”

There’s something tender about a blank page—the hush of possibility, the quiet invitation to pause and pay attention. In a world that rushes by, journaling is a way to come home to yourself. It doesn’t require the perfect words or a set routine. It only asks that you show up, even if just for five minutes.

At This Means Home, we believe in the power of ordinary moments—the morning light on your kitchen counter, a whisper of thought while folding laundry, the soft ache of motherhood and memory. Journaling is where those moments are gathered, honored, and made real.

Why Start Journaling?

Life moves fast, especially when your days are full of little ones, to-do lists, and creative dreams. Journaling helps slow things down. It’s a simple, grounding practice that can:

• Clear your mind
• Capture fleeting memories
• Track growth and gratitude
• Spark creativity
• Hold space for your prayers, ideas, worries, and wins

There’s no right way to journal—only your way. A few quiet lines during nap time. A brain dump before bed. A list of what made you smile today.

How to Begin

Start small. Begin softly. Here are a few gentle prompts to get you going:

• Today, I noticed…
• Right now, I’m holding…
• I’m grateful for…
• Motherhood today looked like…
• A moment I want to remember…

You don’t need to be a writer. Your journal isn’t for anyone else—it’s for you. For the raw, the sweet, the tired, the joyful. For the sacred middle of your everyday.

Make It Yours

Choose a journal that feels good in your hands. Maybe it’s one of our soft floral notebooks or our This Means Home journal designed for mothers and memory-keepers. Set it by your bedside or keep it in your bag. Let it live where life happens.

If you miss a few days, you haven’t failed—you’re simply living. Your journal will wait for you.

A Final Thought

Beginning a journaling habit is less about discipline and more about devotion. A devotion to noticing. To remembering. To letting yourself be for a moment in the swirl of it all.

You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need to begin.

And maybe today is the day.