My friend, how do you perceive yourself today? Do you feel like a precious, cherished daughter of the King of Kings? Do you feel like you matter? Do you feel beautiful? Owning our identity as Christian women goes much, much deeper than the clothes we wear or the way we style our ... Read More about 4 Things I Do Every Day That Make Me Feel Beautiful
My Workout Routine & Goals: 6-month Update
One of my goals in January was to work out at least three times per week. The end results I wanted included: stress relief (I'm super high strung!) energy toning up my body and healing my core after five pregnancies I'm pretty sure that "working out" has been one of my New Year's ... Read More about My Workout Routine & Goals: 6-month Update
How to Build a Modest Summer Wardrobe That You’ll Love!
Do you love your wardrobe? Honestly, I do love mine. But I haven't always. I've certainly felt "stuck" when it comes to dressing well, and for a few good reasons: I was unhappy about my body image and didn't feel "good" in anything. I didn't have time to shop for clothes. I ... Read More about How to Build a Modest Summer Wardrobe That You’ll Love!
10 Ways Coconut Oil Can Help You Be a Healthier Woman
If someone asked you, What's your TOP recommendation for a woman's supplement? What would you say? My guess is that most of us would answer with "prenatal vitamins" or "daily vitamins". Maybe you'd respond to that question with something different, such as "probiotics" or a favorite ... Read More about 10 Ways Coconut Oil Can Help You Be a Healthier Woman
Beautiful, Healthy You | a Self-Care Series for Christian Women
I'm a woman. I love being a woman. I work hard. I plan hard. I take my various roles as a nurturer of humanity pretty seriously. My husband, my kids, my friends, my home get a lot of my energy, time, and attention. And they should. I love taking care of the people and things in ... Read More about Beautiful, Healthy You | a Self-Care Series for Christian Women
Living and Loving Well When You Have to Let Go
Last Saturday, my sister left. It was a happy, good kind of leaving... She rode away next to her husband, Aric, after a beautiful wedding and a day of celebrating with about three hundred friends and family. I've known this "leaving" was coming for about six months. But today. Well, ... Read More about Living and Loving Well When You Have to Let Go
Homemade Peach Ice Cream (with dairy-free variations)
Today, I'm reaching into the archives to share one of our family's favorite summer-time recipes: My mother-in-law's Peace Ice Cream recipe, and, oh my! What a treat! I'm pretty sure this trumped our long-standing homemade vanilla favorite. ;) Peaches are pretty abundant right now, so why ... Read More about Homemade Peach Ice Cream (with dairy-free variations)
6 Must-See Places to Visit in Fort Worth
Our family moved to the Fort Worth area in 2011. Now, I'm a small-town girl who grew up around windmills, cacti (that's plural for cactus) and unending fields of blue bonnets in the spring. As much as I love every inch of the good old state of Texas, I was pretty scared when we made the move to ... Read More about 6 Must-See Places to Visit in Fort Worth
Book Review with Emily: Favorite Story Books for Little Girls to Read with Their Dads for Father’s Day
Hello there! I've got a fun surprise for you today... My daughter, Emily, recorded a quick video for you, telling about three of her favorite books for little girls to read with their Dads. With Father's Day coming up this weekend, she and I thought this would be a really fun blog post to ... Read More about Book Review with Emily: Favorite Story Books for Little Girls to Read with Their Dads for Father’s Day
Why I Haven’t Been Writing {and What My Family Has Been Up To Lately}
Hello, friends! If you've been following this blog lately, you might have noticed that I've been a bit MIA the past few weeks. I promise I haven't fallen off the planet! But, boy, has life been busy. True to my all-or-nothing nature, I've been ignoring my blog because I've felt too ... Read More about Why I Haven’t Been Writing {and What My Family Has Been Up To Lately}
The Truth About Organization | More Productive You #12
How organized is your home? No, that's not a trick question! If reading that first sentence made you cringe, please, please keep reading. I promise: -----> There will be no guilt trips in this post, and no one is going to come inspect your closets. :) I'm about to tell you the truth ... Read More about The Truth About Organization | More Productive You #12
Rhythms in the Home | More Productive You #11
What does it look like to cultivate rhythms in the home? I first heard of this concept of "home rhythms" when I stumbled upon Sally Clarkson's blog about a dozen years ago. I was fascinated by the idea of creating a home atmosphere that was intentional, orderly, and peaceful. Unfortunately, I ... Read More about Rhythms in the Home | More Productive You #11
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