Reading Time: 7 minutesHiring a business coach was one of the best investments in my work-at-home mom venture. Here’s why you might want to consider hiring a coach–and what to do if you can’t afford one! Although it’s not the main theme of this blog, from time to time I enjoy giving you an inside peek into my life as […]
5 Tips for Creative Family Movie Nights
Reading Time: 3 minutesMovie nights can be memorable for years to come. Check out these 5 tips for creative family movie nights! My husband Will loves movies. In fact, watching movies with our girls is one of his favorite family activities. If I can be 100 percent transparent, I’m not a big movie girl. Sure, I have my period […]
10 Best Books Read in 2016
Reading Time: 5 minutesThese 10 books will keep you entertained, strengthen your faith, and improve your family’s health for years to come. Check them out! Since 2014, I’ve been sharing the best books I’ve read each year. I feel a little late to be publishing my 2016 list, but better late than never, eh? I was sad that I […]
Natural Cold Remedies: Alternatives to Conventional Cold Medication
Reading Time: 6 minutesOur family has been using natural cold remedies for nearly a decade. These alternatives to conventional cold medication will help you beat sickness in no time! Whether we like it or not, we’re in the middle of that time of year when illness runs rampant. Perhaps one of the most annoying–yet frequent–illnesses to battle is the common […]
Non-GMO Foods for Your Day: 9 Ideas to Get You Started
Reading Time: 4 minutesI’m a firm believer in cutting GMO foods from our diets. But where do we start? Check out this list of non-GMO foods for your day. When our family began transitioning to a healthier lifestyle nearly a decade ago, I was swimming in overwhelm at all of the changes we needed to make. Our food, cleaning products, […]
My Completely Honest Review of Grove Co.
Reading Time: 7 minutesInside: Grove Collaborative is one of my favorite stores. I order from them regularly. But there are a few things I don’t love too. Here’s my completely honest review! Confession: When my children were babies and toddlers, I absolutely dreaded going out to the store with them. It seemed like… At least one kid was always screaming. One […]
Winterize Your Car: 6 Simple Tips to Cold-Weather Vehicle Safety
Reading Time: 4 minutesIt’s important to winterize your car–for both the safety of your family and to save money! Unprepared cars can break down, costing your family more than you bargained for! Check out these six simple tips to cold-weather vehicle safety! We had our first “big” snow of the season this past weekend. And when I say “big,” I […]
Financial Goals for a New Year: Here Are 5 To Get You Started
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe start of the new year is the prime time to set goals. Financial goals should be at the top of the list! The holidays are over, and while I’m still reminiscing about baking cookies with my girls, watching them open their three intentional gifts from me and the hubs, and worshipping together with […]
Homemade Bathroom Cleaning Recipes
Reading Time: 5 minutesThese homemade bathroom cleaning recipes will save you so much money–and they will guarantee a natural, non-toxic way to clean! The most frugal way to healthfully clean your bathroom is to make your own cleaning products. Basic ingredients I keep on hand for cleaning include: • Baking Soda • Castile Soap (a highly-concentrated, natural soap without […]
Last-Minute Digital Gift Ideas
Reading Time: 3 minutesYour loved ones will love these last-minute digital gift ideas! There’s no need to enter stores for these! If it feels like you’re down to the wire and still have Christmas gifts to purchase, I have good news of great joy: You don’t have to brave the crowded stores before Christmas! Seriously, y’all–I used to be that […]
Non-Junk Stocking Stuffers for Kids: 40+ Ideas to Get You Started
Reading Time: 4 minutesInside: If you need some non-junk stocking stuffers for kids, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve decided to only stock our kids’ stockings with non-junk stocking stuffers! While Will and I only give our four children three intentional Christmas gifts, we still give them several smaller items in their stockings. One thing we decided […]
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus {THM S}
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis bacon wrapped asparagus recipe is easy, but it tastes gourmet. With just three simple ingredients, you’ll want to add this as a regular appetizer for parties or even as a light main dish for busy weeknights! If you’re looking for an easy side dish, I’ve got the recipe for you! This bacon wrapped asparagus is […]
3 Easy Ways to Give Back During the Holidays
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs a mom with young kids, I used to lament not being able to minister like I did when I was single or a newlywed. Now I know there are easy ways to give back during the holidays–and all year round! ‘Tis the season for baking, caroling, and gifting to our loved ones, and it’s also that […]
The Best Diastasis Recti Exercise Programs: Moms Will Love This Online Fitness Studio
Reading Time: 6 minutesDiastasis recti exercise programs can help with healing a diastasis recti–and they can also be fun! I’ve been using the same tummy-safe fitness program for over four years now. I can’t wait to tell you about it! When my third child was a few months old, I discovered that I had a diastasis recti. I […]
Gift Ideas for Men: 24 Fool-Proof Presents He’ll Love
Reading Time: 2 minutesInside: Men are usually the hardest people to buy for, or at least it seems that way to me. We hope these 24 fool-proof gift ideas for men will help take away decision fatigue and stress over what to get your man this year! My husband Will is a gift-giving genius. His stocking stuffer ideas […]
















