Joy Is an Attitude, Not a Perfect Circumstance It’s easy to let stress and unmet expectations steal our joy. The holidays can sometimes feel like a whirlwind of demands and distractions, leaving us overwhelmed and out of sorts. Maybe you’re stressed out and overwhelmed, feeling the weight on your shoulders. But joy is more than […]

When Christmas Doesn’t Go as Planned: Finding Joy in the True Meaning of Christmas Christmas often comes with high expectations—the perfectly decorated home, delicious meals, happy kids and plenty of magical moments and creating memories. But what happens when things don’t go as planned? Maybe the tree didn’t turn out as you hoped, the gifts […]

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re feeling like there’s still a lot to do, you’re not alone—I’m right there with you! With Jimmy working all these crazy hours and no end in sight, I’ll admit I’m behind on a few things myself, like Christmas shopping. This is actually hard for me, because […]

Life as a mom can be overwhelming, trust me I know. Between working/running a business, managing schedules, keeping up with endless to-do lists and ensuring everyone is fed and cared for, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly running on empty. But what if one of the secrets to reducing burnout lies in the space […]

As moms, we’re queens of juggling it all: schedules, meals, school drop-offs, work, homeschool and everything in between. But often, the first thing to fall off the to-do list is something equally important…self-care. How do we do it all? How do we balance the unending demands of motherhood while still taking care of ourselves? To […]

Have you ever had one of those weeks where you felt like you had everything planned, only for life to throw you off track? Or maybe you stare at your to-do list, feeling so overwhelmed that you don’t even know where to begin. That was me today. I started the week with a plan, but […]

The holiday season is one of my favorite things because it can really bring so much joy and laughter. Spending time with loved ones, cozy nights watching Christmas Movies and dressing up for special occasions just makes my heart happy. However, this time of year also brings an increase in laundry. From guest linens to […]

When I first started decluttering our home, I had no idea the impact it would really have on me. I thought I was just clearing out physical items, but little did I know, I was also creating space in my mind and life. As I removed clutter, I felt lighter, both mentally and emotionally. Isn’t […]

Does the word “courage” scare you or excite you to try something new? For me, it sparks the desire to be brave and step into something different. Courage isn’t just a word; it’s a powerful tool that leads to confidence—something we all long for. How often do we say, “If only I had more confidence”? […]

A few weeks ago, I found myself really diving into the word “Choose.” It came up as the word of the week in my journal—a practice where I meditate on a single word for the entire week and journal about it each day. But choose stuck with me beyond just one week. It was a […]

In today’s fast-paced world, we often feel the pressure to stay busy, accomplish more, and always be on the go. But over the past few months, I’ve been learning about the power of being still. It’s a lesson that kept coming up in my devotions and through reading the Bible: God is calling us to […]

Every weekend I like to do a mini reset to get ready for the week. As a busy mom, weekends often feel like the only time to catch my breath—but they’re also a perfect opportunity to set myself up for success in the coming week and the rest of the year. A well-executed weekend reset […]