Faith
How Negativity Crushes Health
It’s been quite some time since I have sat down and made time to write out my thoughts. It’s been so long, in fact, that I almost lost touch with my greatest passion. There’s a long list of reasons why I took a break from ...
5 Ways To Keep The Spark Alive In Marriage
Marriage. It's the most wonderful and most difficult thing ever. I remember being told that it would be difficult, but I underestimated the weight of those statements. I feel like nothing can truly prepare you for marriage... You pretty ...
Why Valentine’s Day Isn’t Overrated
Valentine's Day. People either love it or they hate it. I honestly can't think of another holiday with such extreme feelings. I recently read an article titled "5 Reasons Why Valentine's Day is overrated." Y'all, I laughed and cried at ...
From The Desk Of A Helicopter Mom
Yep, you guessed it. I am a helicopter mom. But before you judge me, let me explain a few things. First of all, I never thought I was a helicopter mom until I recently read an article called "10 Signs You Might Be a Helicopter Mom." I ...
How Social Media Influences Us
I don't always make New Year's Resolutions, but I do always set new goals. One of my biggest goals this year is to be a bit less involved with social media. And I know that might seem confusing, considering that my entire business is ...
New Year, New You
Everyone loves a solid New Year's Resolution, am I right? It feels good to set goals. And there's something about the new year that gives us motivation to do it. But here's the thing— the whole "new year, new you" thing only works if you ...
Health & Beauty
How Negativity Crushes Health
It’s been quite some time since I have sat down and made time to write out my thoughts. It’s been so long, in fact, that I almost lost touch with my greatest passion. There’s a long list of reasons why I took a break from ...
How To Make The Perfect Smoothie
Today I have the pleasure of having my friend Kara Swanson share with you all about how to make the perfect smoothie! I have been SO stoked to share this ever since she sent it to me, so I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! ...
3 Simple Health Hacks Anyone Can Master
With the new year inevitably comes lots of new goals and resolutions. As I have said before, I don't really have New Year's Resolutions. But I do always start the year with fresh and simple goals. The key word there is simple. If you ...
New Year, New You
Everyone loves a solid New Year's Resolution, am I right? It feels good to set goals. And there's something about the new year that gives us motivation to do it. But here's the thing— the whole "new year, new you" thing only works if you ...
The One Thing I Never Want My Daughter To Hear
This is likely the most raw thing I will share for quite some time. It's something I play with talking about, but never find the courage to follow through. And while I do often share "personal" things, those things still remain quite vague ...
Why I Give My Baby Sugar
It's true. I give my baby sugar. I know it's frowned upon, and I also have never been one to do things the way I am "supposed to." But before you shake your finger at me, you need to understand a few things. It's not simple. And at the ...
Marriage
5 Ways To Keep The Spark Alive In Marriage
Marriage. It's the most wonderful and most difficult thing ever. I remember being told that it would be difficult, but I underestimated the weight of those statements. I feel like nothing can truly prepare you for marriage... You pretty ...
Why Valentine’s Day Isn’t Overrated
Valentine's Day. People either love it or they hate it. I honestly can't think of another holiday with such extreme feelings. I recently read an article titled "5 Reasons Why Valentine's Day is overrated." Y'all, I laughed and cried at ...
What To Do When Your Husband Cheats On You
If you are married or have ever been married, you know that marriage is hard work. It's nothing short of complicated and exhausting, and it's also the most magical and mind blowing partnership one could ever imagine. I can't speak for every ...
My Husband Isn’t Enough For Me
Here we go. This one is for all the married women out there that are searching for something more… for all the married women that feel like they are stuck… and for all the married women that find themselves feeling like their husband isn’t ...
The Best Marriage Advice That No One Ever Tells You
When I think about my marriage, I am filled with a wide array of emotions. I absolutely love being married, and I also think it is one of the most challenging things I have ever experienced. Marriage is certainly not for the faint at ...
7 Easy Stay-At-Home Date Night Ideas
Alright, if you tuned in to my last marriage post, "Why I Date My Husband," you were probably waiting for this post. I promised you easy and fun date night ideas for the times you can't leave the house. Whether it's because you don't have ...
Mompreneur
The Capsule Wardrobe For Clothing Addicts
Alright, listen. You’re either reading this because you have been wanting to go the capsule wardrobe route, or you are reading it because you are a clothing addict like me and you’re like, “no way.”
Your Presence Is Their Present
I remember one of my friends saying this YEARS ago in reference to Jesus— that His presence is our present. (Shoutout to YOU if you are reading). At that time it was a very stirring statement, but like all novel things and revelations, over time it became less of a wowing revelation and more common…
Don’t Lose Your Identity In Motherhood
Anybody else out there spend your entire life dreaming of becoming a mom? For as far back as I can remember, I looked forward to having babies. I had very vivid dreams of my life as a mom, and longed for the fulfillment of that dream. Even still, I had equally vivid dreams of other…
Dear Everyone, I’m A Fraud
Something happened a few months ago. I can’t fully explain it, but it pretty much went down like this: I suddenly started caring way more about what other people think. I’d love to say I have always been someone who lets things roll off my shoulders, but unfortunately, that would be a lie. I lived most of…
4 Tools That Took My Business To The Next Level
Y’all, I seriously cannot even begin to explain the excitement I have with the momentum in my business right now. And who do I have to thank for that? Y’all! Seriously, y’all have loved me and supported me and believed in me like no other, and I am forever grateful. Because I love sharing, and…
The 3 Biggest Challenges With Working From Home
This one is for all of my work-from-home friends, and especially for the ones with babies! While working from home is the ultimate dream for many people, there’s a challenging side that many people neglect to see. It definitely is my dream come true, but for me, working from home has taken a lot of…
Parenting
My Toddler Cleans Up Her Own Messes— Here’s Why
Okay, before you think I'm either supermom OR that I think my kids are perfect—rest assured. Neither of those things are true. In fact, I spend most of my days wondering what in the name of Sam Hill I'm really doing. I am most ...
Your Presence Is Their Present
I remember one of my friends saying this YEARS ago in reference to Jesus— that His presence is our present. (Shoutout to YOU if you are reading). At that time it was a very stirring statement, but like all novel things and revelations, ...
Dear Mom, You Need A Time Out
Do you ever feel like you just need a break from parenting? If so, it's probably because you do need a break. And let's make it clear up front that needing a break is not a bad thing. It isn't a reflection of your parenting, and it ...
Don’t Lose Your Identity In Motherhood
Anybody else out there spend your entire life dreaming of becoming a mom? For as far back as I can remember, I looked forward to having babies. I had very vivid dreams of my life as a mom, and longed for the fulfillment of that dream. Even ...
A Letter To My Daughter
My dearest Sadie, One year. 365 days. 8760 hours. That is the amount of time I have known you on the outside. But the amount of time I have truly known and loved you is far greater. From the moment you were conceived, I knew you ...
The One Thing I Never Want My Daughter To Hear
This is likely the most raw thing I will share for quite some time. It's something I play with talking about, but never find the courage to follow through. And while I do often share "personal" things, those things still remain quite vague ...
