Feb 17, 2021 | Faith, Faith & Family
While I wrote this during the summer of 2020 for (in)courage, I think acknowledging this tension and pondering what it looks like within our own lives will always be of critical importance. *********** My weekend encapsulated one of those magical moments that little...
Aug 26, 2020 | Desserts, FOOD, Recipes
I’m so excited to partner with AMERICAN HERITAGE® Chocolate to share my Low Carb Chocolate Avocado Mousse Recipe, a free family baking guide plus the opportunity to win some of my favorite baking chocolate. See details at the bottom of this post. This week marked a...
Jul 23, 2020 | Faith & Family, HOSPITALITY, Hospitality & Entertaining
Amidst the shelter at home quarantine, I received a very interesting question via my Instagram. Even though it’s been months and we’re all in different parts of the country with varying plans for re-opening, many will ponder different aspects of her vulnerable...
Apr 20, 2020 | Faith, Intentional Living
I wrote this article five weeks ago and nothing has changed. If anything, I am needing to be more diligent in giving myself grace but to continue to run to these most important “R’s.” They’ve been a life line when I’ve needed to...
Mar 10, 2020 | Encouragement for Moms, Faith
At a women’s conference I spoke at this weekend, the organizer told her attendees how the leadership team spends a lot of time getting recommendations for a potential speaker and then researching, praying, questioning and looking at the speaker’s theology...
Jan 16, 2020 | Faith, Faith & Family, HOSPITALITY, Intentional Living
Stowed away in our attic, I dusted off my high school diary. Paging through memories of old, I am instantly transported to a time in my life when school, friends, boys, and parents triggered to-do lists and declarations, resolutions, and remorse. A time when...
Dec 12, 2019 | Appetizers, FOOD, Recipes
Nine years ago, I first posted this marinated cheese recipe and it’s been a fan favorite ever since. While it presents like a gourmet crowd pleaser, it’s easy enough for all of us to make. Since I first posted this, stores have started selling cheese cut...
Dec 10, 2019 | Christmas, Faith
Have you started singing “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” yet? Admittedly, I’m a humming machine right now. The sights, sounds, and nostalgia of the holiday season have drawn me in, and my senses are celebrating from the simple pleasures. As I snuggle in my...
Nov 28, 2019 | Deals & Couponing
This specific deal may be over, but Discount Magazines still offer plenty of amazing deals every day. Check here to see what’s on sale today and if your favorites aren’t listed this week, check back because titles vary every week. I’m in the...
Nov 26, 2019 | Balancing the Budget, Deals, FINANCE
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know I’m passionate about encouraging meaningful connection, purposeful experiences and an understanding that it’s the “little things that are the big things.” With that being said, I also...
