As wonderfully rich and rewarding as motherhood is, it can also be downright difficult. It demands a lot of us — mentally, emotionally, and physically. And some seasons are harder than others. Then there are the days when we’ve struggled so long and so hard, we feel like we … [Read more...]
10 Keys to a Smoother Transition After a New Baby
As many of you know, we recently welcomed our third child -- our precious daughter, Annabel -- to our family. With each baby we’ve added, we’ve gone through a transition period. And while you might think that after the first one it would be easy, it never is. Each one brings … [Read more...]
My Word of the Year for 2019
A Word of the Year. It has become a very trendy thing to do, and I bet you’ve been seeing and hearing people all over social media talking about their words. For some, it’s simply a guideline for how they want to live their lives. Others are more intentional and set very specific … [Read more...]
What You NEED to Remember as You Set Next Year’s Goals
It's the end of the year -- a time of reflecting over the past 365 days and setting goals for the next. But as you evaluate and plan, there's one thing you absolutely must remember. And I'm about to tell you what it is. **Links in this post may be affiliate links. This … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Practice Gratitude All Year
Thanksgiving is over, the turkey leftovers have been enjoyed, and we are now officially in the Christmas season. But what about all that thanks we so freely and enthusiastically gave? What happens now that all the #30daysofthanksgiving and gratitude challenges are over? Do … [Read more...]
Fall Favorites
Welcome to October! We've had a few random days in the 80s here, but I think we should be finally settling into fall soon. And I am ready! I love almost everything about fall. The weather, the clothes, the food, the colors, the smells. I love it all. (Everything except the … [Read more...]
5 Crucial Lessons for a Difficult Season
What I learned through a recent difficult season that every woman needs to know. In mid-July, I was on my game. I had been a full-time SAH/WFH mom for a month and had a new schedule that I loved. I had goals. I had plans. I was getting stuff done. And then in early August, it … [Read more...]
The Best Goal-Setting Planner I’ve Ever Used {A Clever Fox Planner Review}
This is the time of year when many families are gearing up for a new school year, establishing new routines, and thinking ahead to all the activities, events, and projects that come with the final third of the year. It’s also, believe it or not, when I start thinking about my … [Read more...]
7 People Who NEED Your Joy
Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. — Mother Theresa I love this quote from Mother Theresa because it shows that joy is about so much more than personal happiness. Having a life marked by joy doesn’t just benefit you; it impacts everyone around you. It’s a net … [Read more...]
How I’m Breaking Free From the Comparison Trap
She is prettier than I am. She got the man of her dreams when I couldn’t get a date. She is loved by everyone. She landed her dream job when I couldn’t land a job. She looked perfect pregnant. She lost the baby weight in a month. She got an opportunity I’d been hoping … [Read more...]
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