Sometimes, whether by choice or not, burning the old down in order for something new to be born, is necessary. Even though not much has changed in my circumstances, a new spirit and a new perspective has been born. To quickly recap, I have been on a journey for the last eight years to find purpose and life in the everyday monotony of raising little kids. A job that I prayed for desperately, but had no idea that I wouldn't be very good at, or mentally prepared for the roller coaster of. No ...
More Than A Mom: Rediscovering Who You Are Outside Of Motherhood When You Feel Like You’re Losing Yourself
I am an active contributor for the TODAY #Parentingteam and wanted to share my latest article with you, as I talk about the breakthrough I had in getting back to who I was before kids. Head on over to check out the one lie that I've believed, and you probably are believing too, that is holding you back from experiencing your full purpose! Read More Here ...
Keeping Your Marriage Thriving – Even in the Little Years
If you're married with kids, I can assume you know the whoas of maintaining your marriage. It's freaking HARD WORK! As much as I have doubted my ability to parent the children that we have, the one thing that I haven't wavered on, or at least felt like I had more control over, is my marriage. We have a weekly standing date night. Which may feel excessive to you, or a bit out of reach, but it is something that we haven't been willing to waver on for YEARS. It's a rhythm that we have built ...
These are tips and strategies that have worked for us in maintaining a healthy, thriving marriage in the middle of the parenting years.
Look Good, Feel Good: Why Investing in Clothes & Appearance Matter
Out of the gates, you should know that I am an Enneagram Three which means that there is definitely a high vanity streak in me naturally. I know this. So investing in my outward appearance comes easy. BUT, before you go writing off clothes and hair and makeup as just something you don't have time for, or get all judgey on me, I'd love for you to hear me out on WHY I think it's actually vitally important to your relationships for you to invest in clothes and your appearance. You don't need ...
What to Wear: My Winter Closet
All of the red in our wardrobe has safely been packed away for another year (maybe making a quick resurgence in February, but not likely). I wanted to share the wardrobe staples that are making up my winter closet. As you know, I firmly believe in the look good, feel good philosophy and believe that if you feel good about yourself, the trickle effect of how you show up for your people and the world around are extremely connected. Without further ado, here are my top 5 winter staples. ...
Merry Christmas
I am thankful for each of you on this journey of motherhood with me. Amidst the chaos of unwrapping, glitter, and noise, I pray that you have a moment to yourself to just stop, breathe and reflect on the baby that we celebrate today. His mama had to have been so scared, felt just as ill-equipped as we often do, and YET the plans for her in the ordinary journey of motherhood was EXTRA-ordinary. Today we celebrate the story of a mama who was faithful in what she was given, which ultimately ...
Merry Christmas to each of you and yours!
House to Home: Finding Purpose In Your Space
I have something exciting to share with you guys today! I'm guest posting over at Restoration House on how we have found purpose in our home. My girl Kennesha is hosting an awesome series called #mywholehome, and various creatives around the inter webs are sharing pictures from within their four walls along with their home story. #MYWHOLEHOME Head on over and read the full post to learn more about how we have found purpose in our everyday spaces, and #mywholehome. READ ...