Sometimes I feel hypocritical writing about marriage because I have one failed marriage under my belt. On the flip side, I’ve seen what really doesn’t work and have experienced the pure joy of what a “good” marriage is all about. I’ve been married twice (for a combined total of 14 years) . Luckily the second […]
When Holidays Hurt…Battling Holiday Blues & Women With Intention Wednesdays #50
Have you been feeling the holiday blues? When your family is struggling to put food on the table, let alone trying to buy Christmas gifts, it’s hard to feel the Christmas spirit. When your family has experienced the loss of a loved one, a recent divorce, or a disagreement dividing the family, celebrating the holidays can be devastating. The […]
Holiday Expectations- Are We Creating Our Own Disappointment?
How many times have you had high holiday expectations to only find yourself feeling lonely, disappointed or angry? Maybe you had a glamorous vision of your family gathered by the fireplace, reading Christmas stories while Silent Night plays quietly in the background. However, after you finally got everyone together by the fireplace to read the […]
Three Bad Habits Of Stay At Home Moms That Need To Change & Women With Intention Wednesdays #46
I’ve been a stay at home mom for 8 years. (Where has time gone?) There have been moments of pure bliss and moments where I thought I might lose my mind! All things considered, it has been one of the biggest blessings of my life and I pray to keep my title of at home mom […]
Creating Family Thanksgiving Traditions
This year we are creating family Thanksgiving traditions. We have chosen 4 new traditions (you can read about them here)! Having family traditions is like planting a garden. You have to intentionally care for that garden and if you don’t keep repeating the tradition from year to year it will die just like the garden […]
Tips To Teach Gratitude
How many times have you seen a child flailing around throwing a fit because he was told that he couldn’t have a toy while you are shopping? If you are like most people you’ve seen it at least once! Gratitude is an important skill to learn to live a full life, not a life of […]
The Ultimate Gift List For Teen And Tween Boys
Shopping for teen and tween boys can be hard! Luckily a few of my friends have tween and teen boys so they helped me come up with the ultimate gift list for teen and tween boys! (**The links below are my referral links. If you make purchase, I may receive a small commission that I use to […]
The Ultimate Gift List For Teen And Tween Girls
Teen and tween girls can be tricky to buy for. (I know I have one!) I’ve been doing a lot of online searching and asking a lot of questions to my daughter and her friends and came up with this ultimate gift list for teen and tween girls! (**The links below are my referral links. If […]
Living Like Today Is Your Last
Welcome back to my series, 31 Days Of Purpose! If you are just joining in, you can find all of previous challenges here! How would you spend your days if your doctor told you there was nothing else they could do to treat your cancer? I read the heartbreaking story this week (and maybe you did, too) about […]
Purposeful Giving
Welcome back to my series, 31 Days Of Purpose! If you are just joining in, you can find all of previous challenges here! What is the best gift you have ever received? Was it wrapped in a pretty box or something deeper like the birth of a child, getting married, a friendship, or a compliment that you’ve never […]
