It's hard to believe Maddie turns 6 this weekend! It seems like yesterday she was a baby learning to crawl! Maddie is such a gift from God, and her middle name "Joy" fits her so perfectly! She truly exudes joy in everything she does!
For Maddie's birthday we celebrated with friends and family at a horse farm! She wanted a horse theme party, and it was a hit!
The party was mid-day so we had a few snacks and treats for the kids. I bought some donuts, trail mix, cupcakes, and Maddie and I made...
Summer is a time for adventure and exploration, for pushing bedtime boundaries and embracing the warmth of the sun. It is a time for joy and laughter, for gathering with friends and family, and for creating memories that will last a lifetime. Summer also brings out the healthiest side of us. Fresh air, healing sunshine, feet in the dirt, produce abounds. It’s glorious. There are several ways to incorporate healthy habits into your daily life at this time of year. My family and I enjoy these...
I recently received a question on how I store my foods that I meal prep! Today I"m sharing how I meal prep different foods I make in advance for the week, how I store them, and how long they are good for! I hope this makes meal prep even more simplified! Here's how I meal prep produce, meat, pasta, and baked goods, and how I store them for the week!
Produce
How do you meal prep produce?
For produce, I often meal prep one of two ways, depending on the type of produce. I always wash (with a...
We have a BIG announcement we have been anxiously waiting to share! We are moving to Murfreesboro Tennessee! We found this sweet family friendly town when visiting Franklin Tennessee, (it's about 30 minutes from Franklin), and we fell in love! But first... the back story!
The back story to our move to Tennessee actually started over 10 years ago! Sean went to visit TN for a graphic design conference, and he fell in love! He wrote in his journal shortly after returning home (again this was 10...
I enjoy Ephesians' description of putting on God's armor. It's a very visual representation and most of us can imagine how a soldier looks when he is dressed for battle. However, I find it challenging to translate that into a practical daily translation. As women living in 2023, what does armor mean to us? The aim of this article is to give practical applications that we can use in our daily lives.
Be Aware of Lies, But Think on the Truth.
Make a list of all the lies you have believed...
If you are considering meal planning but aren't sure where to start, here are a five no-fail tips to make it simple!
Weight loss doesn't have to be arduous, or sacrifice filled. It only takes a few simple changes to make a significant, long-term impact. You won't even notice you've cut calories with these easy tips.
Eat sandwiches open-faced.
You don't have to give up your favorite sandwich to lose weight. Give up one slice of bread and enjoy it open-faced instead. Each piece of bread contains around 100-200 calories. So, this easy option can result in a pound of weight loss in just a few months....
Spring is such a beautiful time of year, and one of my favorites because we get to spend time with my whole family in California! My sister Sarah moved there years ago, and since we only see her twice a year, (Christmas and Easter), we truly savor every moment together! This year we celebrated not only Easter together, but my sister Sarahs birthday with a trip to Disney! We spent four full days together, and we packed every moment with memories! Here's a look inside our trip.... The best part...
Good morning friends! It has been a while since we have connected, and I have caught you up with life happenings! Time flies when you have a baby, and even more so when it's your second, but thankfully the time has been sweet! God has been so very good to us, and He gotten us through a lot of bumps in the road since Ollie has been born! So let's catch up shall we!?
It's hard to believe its been nine months since Ollie has been born! He has been such a good baby! It's also been such an eye...
Who doesn’t love a good product round up? Today I’m sharing some of my most loved spring and summer-inspired favorite product finds. Enjoy!
Tinted Sunscreen
I've been looking for a great tinted sunscreen for years but have found only a couple of so-so options, but you simply can't beat Revision IntelliShade Tinted Matte Sunscreen! A daily anti-aging tinted moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF 45 that corrects, protects, conceals, brightens, and hydrates skin. It enhances the skin's natural...
Nourish: Discover God's Perfectly Balanced Plan for Your Body and Soul Encouragement and practical knowledge for living a healthy spiritual & physical lifestyle, inspiring you to get healthy from the inside out.
Devotions for a Healthier You A devotional filled with scriptures, encouraging stories, and tips on keeping a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
100 Simple & Delicious Recipes for Clean Eating An inspirational cookbook chock-full of healthy, innovative yet simple recipes.
