Adoption Waitlist – 11 Months
I’ve been blessed by adoption. (Even though our adoption hasn’t happened yet!) I had no idea the blessings (and at times tears) that this journey would entail. Often I wish I could convey to others...
View ArticleHow to Start a Prayer Journal
I love to journal and write. Kinda obvious with this blog, right? About a year ago, I wrote a post on the benefits of a prayer journal. I’ve kept a journal since I was 15 and am about to start journal...
View ArticleThe “Why” Behind LuLaRoe
LuLaRoe is so much more than just a great clothing line. They are a company whose mission statement speaks volumes about who they are and what they try to cultivate as a business. I was introduced to...
View ArticleWhy We Went on a Babymoon
If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, then you know my husband and I are waitlisted to adopt our first child. (Super exciting!) One thing that I’ve learned about adoption other than that...
View ArticleThe Blessings of Housework
Yep, you read that post title right. Housework can be a blessing! I don’t know about in your home but I have a running list of cooking to do, clothes to wash, cards to write, bills to pay, projects to...
View ArticleHow to Makeover Your Mornings
Do you ever feel defeated from the moment that your feet hit the floor? Ever wished that you could just squeeze a little more time into the day? I’ve wondered how other women seem to exercise, have...
View ArticleFall is for Apples – the Story of a Bushel!
Fall is probably my favorite season. Well until summer and then that’s my favorite season. 😉 Hmmm… Anyway, I love that God gave us all the seasons because I enjoy the beauty of each one. Each fall, I...
View ArticleThe Value of The Living Well Planner
The planner in me has met my match! My “list crazy self” was in need of a little more organization or at least a different style. My blog, freelancing and home life needed a revamp routine and schedule...
View ArticleHow to Make Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Tis the season of everything PUMPKIN! I’ll admit that I’m a fan of all things pumpkin flavored such as lattes, muffins, candles, pies and the list goes on. You can tell fall has arrived because we...
View ArticleAdoption Waitlist – 12 months
Yesterday, Sean and I hit 12 months on the adoption waitlist which is also known as 365 days, 1 year and what feels like a long time. We’ve learned so much on this journey. Sean and I continue to pray,...
View ArticleThankful, Grateful and Blessed – 13 Verses for Thanksgiving
When I think of Thanksgiving, I have the best memories of family, pretty weather, food (of course), trips, the fall season and all of those things give me thankful thoughts. Thanksgiving is a fun...
View ArticleAn Adoption Story – When God Sends You an Angel
November is Adoption Awareness month. I’m excited because my friend Keelie wrote a guest post for me about her own adoption story. As we wait to adopt, I have enjoyed listening to and reading about all...
View ArticleWhy it’s Important to Build Up Your Husband
Sean and I are in a new marriage study at church and it’s all about how to build up your spouse. It’s been really good and we’ve had some great conversations, especially while on our recent babymoon. 🙂...
View ArticleThe Blessings of & Why I’m Learning to Sew
Why in the world would I want to learn to sew? Why not?! I’m excited about this new adventure and hopeful to get it all figured out. Within one week, I’d made a pair of pajama pants, several burp...
View ArticleTips to Consider When Taking Meals to Others
Do you ever feel overwhelmed, flustered and excitable at the thought of taking a meal to someone? Oh…that’s just me?! Well, I always WANT to take meals to people but I let insecurity creep in and shy...
View ArticleHow to Love and Embrace Your Husband’s Family
When you get married, you and your husband become a family. Then you end up with two sides of family instead of just your own. More people to love and care for, pretty awesome, right? During this time...
View ArticleAccessories for The Living Well Planner
As I try and work out my new routine, I have found my Living Well Planner a huge asset and blessing. I’ve never stuck with a planner before this one. You can check out my other posts here and here...
View ArticleHow to “Unstuff” Your Life
Like many women, I have a tendency to overpack and overstuff my schedule, home, to-do-list and life in general. Maybe you can relate? Sometimes all the stuff that I pack into my day, week, month and...
View ArticleRing in the New Year with a New Budget!
Everyone has a budget beginning, that is if you budget. Perhaps you haven’t had yours yet. This is a great time to start. January is around the corner. It’s that time of year where you get a fresh...
View ArticleOne Marriage Tip to Communicate Better
On a recent road trip, my husband and I were going over our Bible study together. We were talking about communication and the importance of giving the other the freedom to share their thoughts and...
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