How is your inner voice holding up during this pandemic? Do you find yourself bullying you & feeling all the feels because of it? Here is some hope for you.
Unattractive Puke Catching Zombie
Have you ever felt like an "Unattractive Puke Catching Zombie"? Then this post is for you! Motherhood is exhausting beautiful work, included are some tips on how to avoid getting burnt out & a FREE Printable just for you!
A Continual Feast
The power of optimism & the process of adaptation...how do they work together? Here’s my current take on it!
Love to Give
Is depression our real enemy? I think there is more to it & I share the beginning of my theory in this post.
Weekly Affirmation | Find the Beauty
Where we place our focus matters! This week's affirmation helps you find the beauty no matter what season you find yourself in.
Today Hurts
A love filled message for you on your difficult days. ❤
Why We Don’t Get What We Pray For
If you find yourself constantly going over you're special formula for prayer & faith, but feel confused when things still end in hurt/pain/loss, I understand. Here are my thoughts on: why we don't always get what we pray for.
I Get Depressed
Depression is tricky business.
We can't rush our journey, or wish away our struggle, but here is what we can do.
Can’t Stop. Won’t Stop. Oversharing.
Is oversharing really a thing? Maybe in some instances. But for the most part I can't stop. won't stop. "oversharing". This post explains why & also, why I encourage you to do the same.
Weekly Affirmation – All the Feels
Maybe you are feeling “all the feels” or maybe you’re confused about not feeling “enough”. Either way this week’s affirmation is for you. ♥️
Weekly Affirmation – I am Strong
Christmas is coming at full speed. Here is a simple & yet powerful reminder of what you can handle during this chaotic season.
Solitude
Solitude can be a helpful tool in your healing or even just your managing of emotions. Isolation is different.
Here's what I've learned.
In the Middle
What happens in the middle of your grief process? You're no longer in the fallout of your loss, but you're not completely healed... In this post I share with you some of my thoughts from this very place..."the middle"
Losing Hadassah
Losing Hadassah - This post will include TMI & triggers in regards to miscarriage. Please feel no obligation read. Often I write for you, this I wrote for me.
I also wanted to let someone out there know they aren't alone. & to provide a small window for those who've never been through this, to be able to understand just a little more than they did before.
Affirmations – I am enough
Are you a wreck today? Are you failing to handle life gracefully? Do you have a loooong list of things you need to improve? Even if all these things are true, You are still enough.
Just as you are in this moment, enough.
Weekly Affirmation – Change
As back to school is in full swing & change is heading our way as we fall into our routines, how will our attitudes be? Is there joy to be found amidst the chaos?
I definitely think so.
Weekly Affirmation – Letting Go
By emptying our hands of the pain & hurt, we are able to grab hold of gratitude by the handfuls.
Daring, Raw, & Shockingly Honesty
What does the real me look like? Can other people handle it? This week I was shockingly honest on Facebook...read more about the response I received & get your own dose of hope.
Weekly Affirmation – Self Acceptance
Loving ourselves in an important part of a living a loved & happy life. This affirmation is all about the love!
12 Years of Marriage – Year Four
Year four was filled with determination, focus, & goal crushing! annnnd then the unexpected happened. Read more on how we handled it & what we learned in year four of our marriage!
Weekly Affirmation – Conquer
When life seems a bit crushing, how can we rise above? How can we turn our being crushed into crushing it? This week's affirmation is a great place to start! #mondaymotivation #positivity
12 Years of Marriage -Year 3
Year three took a bit of determination to get through. Read more about the highs & lows of that year & how we made it.
Weekly Affirmation – Lovable
When insecurity roars in my mind, I will choose to remind myself of truth. I am so very lovable & so are you.
The 12 Years of Marriage – Year 2
It's not always easy, but it's always worth it. Read more about the high & lows of our second year of marriage.
Weekly Affirmation – Compassion
In this post we break down what exactly compassion is & how exercising it towards others & ourselves can bring peace to our life.
The 12 Years of Marriage – Newlyweds
We recap some of the highs & lows of our first year of marriage. How did we celebrate making it through year one? Other than the obvious 😉 Read on...
Weekly Affirmation – Better Me
We don't need to be perfect, we just have to keep moving forward, deciding to be a better version of ourselves than we were yesterday.
The 12 Years of Marriage – Our Wedding Day
The beginning of our 12 Years of Marriage Series, I talk about why our love stories are more than just the highlights, but about the hiccups along the way too.
Weekly Affirmation – Positivity Dynamo
How to be a positivity dynamo when life is filled with uncertainty.
Embracing Uncertainty
The season we may be going through today, may seem difficult, the plot unknown, waters uncharted. Our pain may be a loud gong inside our heads. BUT somehow if we keep moving forward, keeping our eyes peeled for hope, it will show up.
People Need People
Have you ever felt like sharing what you are going through is so tiny compared to the big things others are going through? Here's why I think it ALL matters & why we should share with others!
Weekly Affirmation – Calm & Mindful
When life is overwhelming here are some helpful tips on how to stay calm & mindful of those we love.
Weekly Affirmation – Process
This week’s affirmation addresses what’s so important about the steps between here & where we want to be.
Team Awesome’s Summer Reading Challenge
We are kicking off our Team Awesome Summer Reading Challenge!
My Father’s Day Non-Eulogy
Having faith while allowing yourself the freedom to process through your emotions is what God wants for us. It's what God wants for my Dad. As we navigate this path post cancer diagnosis.
Weekly Affirmation – Big Feelings
Realizing what to do with your feelings is a helpful step toward success. Especially in relationships that involve someone with mental health struggles. This week's affirmation addresses what we can do with all our very important, very big feelings.
100 Things to Buy from Amazon for the Man That You Celebrate on Father’s Day
100 gift ideas for the man you celebrate on Father's Day. All which can be found on Amazon! Be inspired to spoil the "dad" in your life.
What Did You Say to Me?
The longer I'm married the more I realize just how different we all communicate with one another. I can explain something as "clear as day" to my hunky hubby & I look up only to see the most confused look on his face. Here’s how we can combat that.
Weekly Affirmation – Body, Mind, & Soul
Body, Mind, & Soul - Whole, Brilliant, Fulfilled
Weekly Affirmation – Faith
Even when things don't turn out how we pictured in our head, they do have a way of working out, in their perfectly imperfect way. Let us have faith that what we are going through right now is no different.
Make a Joyful Noise! A Praise & Worship Playlist for Kids.
A fun playlist of praise & worship songs for the kids in your life!
6 Ways to Keep Your Summer Sanity
Whether your excited, a little bit, or a lot a bit dreading it, summer break is on its way! Here are 6 ways you can keep your sanity while bonding as a family along the way.
Weekly Affirmation – Success
You hold the ability to succeed within you! Because God put it there. He wove success into your DNA when He created you.
You Will Not Drown
Here are some ways for you to withstand the waves of life.
Our Lost Princess
The story of how we lost our precious babe, after trying for what seemed like forever to conceive. Our Lost Princess.
Uniquely Similar
As I walked through my neighborhood, I noticed the beginnings of fall arriving. Leaves were shifting from their glorious green to their majestic autumn hues & my heart felt warm. Fall is seriously one of my favorites, with its yummy smells, comfy blankets & leggings. I find this season draws my soul closer to God … Continue reading Uniquely Similar