Happy November! I cannot believe we are already welcoming November and all that it brings! Don't get me wrong, I love this time of year! It just seems like time is flying by. Which is all the more reason to take an minute or two to enjoy each moment. There are all kinds of thankful and grateful challenges out there this month - posting something we are thankful for each day, taking a photo on instagram of things we are grateful for, etc. But by the end of the month, things always seem to taper off and we are left with the chaos of "I wants" "I needs" "I don't have enoughs" as the … [Read more...]
For the Woman Feeling Uprooted
Have you ever felt completely uprooted, disconnected, torn apart? Like a plant that has gone without water for far too long or that is so full to the brim that things start spilling over? I have too. I was doing my best to care for my plants and felt God press something on my heart. Before we begin, you should know that I am definitely the black thumb in my family. My grandmother, aunt, mom, and everyone else it seems has flourishing gardens outside and happy house plants indoors. Not so for me - at least not until this year! The only plant I've been able to keep alive recently was a … [Read more...]
11 Day Pack Essentials for Your Next Hike
A few weeks ago my husband and I joined my parents and brother in lovely, non-humidified mountain country. Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, Colorado is seriously the best place. It is gorgeous, there are a million things you can do, and the weather is awesome! We did a couple pretty big day hikes and a few smaller ones. We had a blast hiking; it's amazing exercise and you get to see the most inspirational things! … [Read more...]
My Favorite Things – September
1 - Baskets I love to organize, and I love the balance of freedom and structure that baskets and bins give you. You can label a basket and toss all of one type of item in, or you can label a basket add small bins within and organize even further! Baskets hold our stuff and can make a space look more put together almost immediately. I use them inside and outside to hold everything from blankets to teaching supplies to cookie sheets and cutting boards. … [Read more...]
You’re Too Emotional
You're too emotional. I can't tell you how many times I've heard that phrase. Most of the people who said it didn't mean to hurt me. But boy did it hurt. … [Read more...]
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