Happy New Year (& MLK Jr. Day)!

Happy New Year everyone! New year- new blog name! What do you think? You'll slowly see some updates and changes to my blog over the next few weeks, and I can't wait for you to see the finished product! Eek!! I know we're 2 full weeks into the new year, so I'm a little late … Continue reading Happy New Year (& MLK Jr. Day)!

DIY Advent Calendar + The Coziest Pullover!

Happy Monday friends!! This week is all about Christmas preparation- from advent calendar and devotionals to cozy holiday wear to holiday gift guides. I wanted to start off the week by sharing our advent calendar for this year that I made, and I am not a crafty person! So, I'm not sure how I got … Continue reading DIY Advent Calendar + The Coziest Pullover!

Christmas Preparation – Don’t Let It Sneak Up On You!

Happy Monday! Christmas is coming! That I know. I also know that between Thanksgiving and Christmas,  the time just seems to fly by and people are in a fury of gift-buying, holiday planning, travel going, and the like... and seem to find themselves the day before Christmas still in a busy frenzy to get it … Continue reading Christmas Preparation – Don’t Let It Sneak Up On You!

Growing Pains

Growth. It's a good thing. But sometimes, growth can feel not so good. As my husband described it: like going down a river,  sometimes growth feels fast and exciting like flying down the rocky rapids. Other times, growth can feel like floating down a lazy river or even stagnant and altogether dry. Slow, but steady. … Continue reading Growing Pains

Freedom in Christ

Free. Freedom. The word freedom feels so fragile this week. This year. Doesn't it? If there was ever a time that you needed evidence the broken world we live in due to sin, and its desperate need for a Savior, turn on the news. Read it on the internet. It's there, in your face, clear … Continue reading Freedom in Christ

God Is Compassionate When We Are Not

Good morning! As I finished up reading Jonah, I had some time of reflection over the last two verses, questions, that God asks Jonah for the reader to think on and answer too. God used this passage to tend to my heart. Let me be transparent with you, because #impressingisexhausting: I can be very impatient … Continue reading God Is Compassionate When We Are Not

Waiting For What’s Next

Do you have a time and place you like to sneak away to so you can reset? Clear your head? For me that's outside. Last night after it taking an abnormally long time to lay C down, I snuck off to the edge of the dock. I just sat down, listened to the waves, the … Continue reading Waiting For What’s Next

pursuing minimalism

2017 is here! A new year, new goals, new resolutions, new opportunities, new mindsets. I have always loved the refreshment that comes with the start of a new year. This time of year I always get the urge to do a total purge of my house around too, getting rid of all the clutter that has mounted up … Continue reading pursuing minimalism

failure by default

yesterday after getting back from bible study I had a major bad mom moment. like, horrifying. like, I went in to grab my water bottle before going on a walk with C and Scout and forgot to put the lock on the stroller with our baby in stroller and finding baby in stroller across the street tipped … Continue reading failure by default

New Mommy Favs

I wanted to share some of my favorite items that have been super helpful as a new mommy! Lately- everything that I've been loving be it food, clothing, baby products,  products for mama...must. be. simple. As a new mom, I have quickly learned the real meaning of a fast shower, meal/snack prepping, and finding creative … Continue reading New Mommy Favs