joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
A list of five things that have been like lightbulbs of encouragement (within the last 24 hours): This statement I shared on Facebook yesterday morning: “Yesterday I spent approx. 58 seconds on Instagram & my day was approx. 2000% BETTER.” Less scrolling, more enjoying MY current — that about sums it up. This podcast between Tsh Oxenreider and… [Read More]
At the beginning of January, I wrote out my priorities. I shared them here, but I also physically wrote them out and taped them to the wall above my writing desk. Zack shares with me often the importance of writing out our goals/priorities (he has so much wisdom), and I know there is a lot… [Read More]
Notice: I’m discussing some of my favorite elements from The Glass Castle in this post. If you haven’t read the book, but want to, please bookmark this to read later. I finally read a book that’s been on my list for years, The Glass Castle. It’s been on my list for so long that I… [Read More]
Supporting other handmade makers by sharing them just for fun (read: not sponsored) is something I’ve advocated from the beginning of my time as a blogger. I admire handmade makers’ perseverance and focus, I’m inspired by their creations and vision, and I enjoy sharing their designs! As a personal initiative to get back into this,… [Read More]
Hello, February! And hello list of 11 things you may not know about me, shared in no particular order: 1. You probably know I re-arrange my home often, but what you may not know is that I usually give Zack a personal tour once I’m done to show him all the new vignette’s I’ve created…. [Read More]
We are such weird parents, and I love it. Maxwell was more than 1 year old before he watched any form of television, and I clearly remember him looking at an iPad and having no clue what it was or how to use it. Up until that point, he was fully engrossed in his toys and… [Read More]
We’ve had a full, rich week. A week where most nights, Zack and I snuck a kiss in the kitchen before switching evening shifts; we’re passing parental ships in the night. One night in particular, I didn’t even make it home before his lids fell shut. I walked into our bedroom and then promptly turned… [Read More]
CLEARLY the Lord is working on something within me, because I’m still struggling with my writing. For weeks (months?) I felt like maybe it just wasn’t “in the cards” for me to continue as a writer. Maybe the season is over for me? Then, after journaling during nap time, I took on a new perspective:… [Read More]
Hello, hello! I’m especially excited to be sharing a brand new offer from my pals at Grove Collaborative, because this one is centered around essential oils and creating a toxin-free home! If you’ve been reading for a few months, you probably recognize this California-based company. Grove sells our favorite household and personal products through a… [Read More]
