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When we think about our relationship with God, it can be easy to focus on the moments when we need Him most. When we're struggling, we pray. When we're confused, we pray. When we're hurting, we pray. When we don't know what to do, we turn to God. And of course, we should. But I've been thinking lately about how important it is to remember that faith isn't only about getting through the hard times. It's also about celebrating the good ones. God wants to hear from us when we're

With sports starting back up, I’m officially in my easy dinner season. Between practices, games, school, and all the other things that somehow fill up our evenings, I need dinners that don’t require me to be standing in the kitchen right before we have to walk out the door. And that’s exactly why I love this crockpot chicken pot pie. My Favorite Way to Make It The original crockpot chicken pot pie recipe I use is from Eating on a Dime, and it is delicious. Their recipe includ

Everyone struggles. Some struggles are loud and visible. Others are silent, hidden behind smiles, filtered photos, and carefully curated posts. Yet no matter what form it takes, struggle is part of the human experience. Somewhere along the way, we've started comparing pain. We measure hardships against one another, deciding whose situation is worse, whose feelings are more justified, or whose burden deserves more attention. But struggle isn't a competition. Your struggle matt

Comparison has a way of stealing joy from both our victories and our struggles. We celebrate an accomplishment, only to see someone else achieve something bigger. Suddenly, what we worked so hard for doesn't seem as important. Or we experience a setback and convince ourselves we're failing because someone else appears to be moving ahead. The problem is that we're comparing our real lives to someone else's visible moments. We compare our beginning to someone's middle. Our hard

In a world that seems to move faster every day, it's easy to wonder what will shape our children's hearts the most. Will it be their friends? Social media? School? The culture around them? While all of those things will influence them, I believe a child's character and morals begin at home. Long before our children step into a classroom or scroll through a screen, they are watching us. They are learning from the way we speak to our spouses, how we respond when we're frustrate

I’m a person whose brain is always going. Sometimes it’s anxiety. Sometimes it’s creativity and ideas bursting out of the seams. Most of the time, it’s a mix of both. I struggle to hold it all in my head, which is why lists and my blog have become my best friends. Writing helps me release the swirl of thoughts instead of letting them pile up inside me. My to-do list calms my anxiety because it gives everything a place, out of my mind and onto paper, in an order that feels man

Summer always seems to fly by. One minute we’re celebrating the last day of school, and the next we’re shopping for backpacks again. Over the years, I’ve found that creating a simple summer bucket list helps our family slow down and be intentional with the season. It doesn’t have to be packed with expensive vacations or perfectly planned activities. Some of the best memories come from the simplest moments like sharing ice cream on a warm evening, making s’mores in the backyar

The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a reminder that our mental health deserves just as much care and attention as our physical health. I started to realize the importance of mental health in college when I began struggling with my own. I started seeing a therapist my freshman year to help process some things that happened in high school and to learn how to handle the workload of being a student-athlete. For a while, things seemed okay, but during my senior

Your 20s are exciting, messy, fun, overwhelming, and full of figuring things out. It is a decade of learning who you are, making mistakes, growing up, and realizing that life rarely goes exactly as planned. Looking back, here are 20 things I learned in my 20s. 1. You do not have to have your whole life figured out. Most people are just doing their best and learning as they go. 2. Real friendships matter. You do not need a huge circle. A few people who truly care about you are

If you had asked me when I was little if I wanted chickens, I would have giggled and said absolutely not. I was deep in my fashionista era, dreaming of city life, runways, and busy streets, even though I grew up in a small town. Funny how life changes. After living and working in the city, I craved the wide open spaces and family life. Once I had babies and started paying closer attention to what we were eating, I became more aware of how much junk is hidden in our food. Tha

There’s a photo of me that looks confident, glamorous, and completely put together. Makeup done. Outfit on point. Shoulders back. Smiling. What you can’t see in the photo is that I was having an anxiety attack. My heart was racing. My chest felt tight. My thoughts were spiraling faster than I could catch them. I remember trying to take slow breaths without making it obvious. I remember praying quietly in my head, “God, please just get me through this moment.” And then I smile

Finding simple & fun activities that work for both a 1-year-old and a 4-year-old can feel overwhelming. One needs constant supervision and sensory exploration, while the other craves creativity, movement, and independence. The good news? You don’t need separate schedules or complicated setups. With a little intention, you can create shared activities and a gentle daily rhythm that meets both kids right where they are. As a mom, I’ve learned that the goal is connection, fle

As a mom, there’s nothing more sacred than praying over your family. I don’t always have the right words. I don’t always know what the year ahead will hold. But I do know that God’s Word is steady, trustworthy, and powerful, especially when it comes to covering our homes and the people we love most. As we step into 2026, these are the Scriptures I’m praying over my family. Peace in Our Home “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious

Wellness can feel like just another thing we’re failing at. Drink more water. Wake up earlier. Move your body. Eat better. Be consistent. Be disciplined. Be more. For moms, especially, “wellness” often comes wrapped in pressure, adding another checklist to an already full life. And instead of feeling cared for, we end up feeling behind. As I head into 2026, I’m choosing to approach wellness differently. Not as control. Not as perfection. But as care . This year, I’m remindin

I decided to do something a little different this year when it comes to "New Year's Resolutions." Instead of a long list of goals, I am choosing some words to focus on. Words are here to simply serve as a reminder. As I step into 2026, these are the words I’m carrying with me, anchors I want to return to when life feels loud, busy, or uncertain. Presence More than anything, I want to be here. Not rushing through moments. Not half-listening while thinking about the next thing.

Some days, motherhood feels like a beautiful journey… and other days it feels like pure survival mode. Over the years, I’ve learned that the difference often comes down to the little things , the habits that refill my cup, calm my mind, and help me show up as the mom I want to be. These are my nonnegotiables. They’re simple, but they make all the difference. 1. Iced Coffee Mornings There is something almost sacred about that first sip of iced coffee. It’s the quiet moment bef

In today’s world, it’s nearly impossible to escape social media. From sharing family updates to building businesses, it’s woven into how we connect. But with every scroll, there’s that nagging question: Is social media good or bad? So, here’s an honest look at both sides. The Good Side of Social Media ✨ Connection: It brings families, friends, and even strangers from across the globe together. For many moms (myself included), it’s a space to find community and not feel so al

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