At the start of the New Year I felt a sense of motivation and determination that I have not felt in a while. I was getting up early every morning. I was writing every day. I was having consistent, quiet prayer time before Hudson woke up. I was not touching social media and was reading…… Continue reading 5 Choices to Help Get Out of that Slump
5 Practical Tips in Creating a Nursery
Hudson’s nursery has easily become one of my favorite rooms in our house. It is the room that I seem to spend the most time in. Especially early on, I felt like I was sitting in the glider of his nursery more than I was in my own bed. We got new carpet in this…… Continue reading 5 Practical Tips in Creating a Nursery
Starting Slow, Finishing Strong
This mama needs to start slow. In college, I used to be able to roll out of bed, slide on my shoes, and hit the pavement at a 6-something-minute pace. Emphasis here on used to. The funny thing is that college for me was not even that long ago, I am just three years out,…… Continue reading Starting Slow, Finishing Strong
8 Essential Baby Products You Actually Need
As a soon-to-mom, I was completely overwhelmed with the amount of baby products out there. I can distinctly remember the first time Lance and I went to Buy Buy Baby to register. We walked up and down the aisles and it seemed like in order to be the best prepared parents, we needed it all.…… Continue reading 8 Essential Baby Products You Actually Need
When You Bring Your Baby to a Wedding…
This mama needs to let go. I need to let go of quite a lot. Control, schedules, and perfection are just a few of the many examples. I firmly believe that the Lord reveals the status of our heart through change and challenges. Before becoming a mom to Hudson, I had no idea how deep…… Continue reading When You Bring Your Baby to a Wedding…
Seasonal Reflections & New March Series
Happy March! It is crazy to me that spring is almost here. I don’t know about you, but I definitely have a case of spring fever. I am ready for more sunshine. I am ready for later sunsets. I am ready for Easter and pastel dresses. I am ready for renewal and blooming and change.…… Continue reading Seasonal Reflections & New March Series
5 Ways to get Motivated to Workout Alone
This mama needs to work out alone. This is much more of a need than a want. Every part of me wants training partners and a team to keep me motivated, but this is just not the season I am currently in. It seems like groups meet either too early or too late. 6 am just does…… Continue reading 5 Ways to get Motivated to Workout Alone
Routines Pt. 4
The Weekend Routine To finish up this series on routines, we are ending with my very favorite part of the whole week: the weekend. We have had some really amazing weekends, but we also have had some really terrible ones. I think the terrible ones are a result of two things. 1. Planning too much…… Continue reading Routines Pt. 4
Grace in the Kitchen
This mama needs grace in the kitchen. I am a pretty average cook in the kitchen. Thankfully I have a husband who is incredibly non-picky and gracious when it comes to my cooking. He is the type of guy that is happy with a meal made up of quinoa, sweet potatoes, and brussel sprouts. He…… Continue reading Grace in the Kitchen
Routines Pt. 3
The Evening Routine Just like all the other parts of the day, I think it is so important to be incredibly intentional with the ends of our days because at least for me, there is a greater temptation to use my evenings just to veg. This almost always leaves me falling asleep wishing I used…… Continue reading Routines Pt. 3
This Mama Needs Grace 