Jingle bells, send the elves! There’s a new elf in town, and he won’t wreak havoc in your household. Kids and pets already provide enough of that. Instead, this new elf encourages good behavior. This is how I changed the elf on the shelf story to fit my family’s needs. You might be familiar with … Continue reading There’s a New Elf in Town
I Miss Doing Hair.
I miss doing hair. I miss the hustle & bustle of a Saturday morning during wedding season; and the humble confidence that bride exudes as she admires herself on the day she feels the most beautiful. I miss working 14 hours straight, fueled by nothing other than a large Dunkin’ iced coffee & a few … Continue reading I Miss Doing Hair.
Gratitude
In middle school, I had a teacher who, almost every day, would ask us what a good word for the day was. After the first few weeks in class, we were all conditioned to reply, "rejoice." He would then ask, "why?" We would collectively reply, "this is the day the Lord has made." I didn't … Continue reading Gratitude
Embrace the Mess
I think we can all agree that life is messy. We are wired to want to clean up every little inconvenience in life, but sometimes it does us good to just stop and embrace the mess. When life gets messy, it's a good time for us to reflect on what is happening around us and … Continue reading Embrace the Mess
Name Your Anxiety Out Loud
Last night, my church, Cross Point, had a prayer and worship time. As it began, James Savage, the Dixon campus pastor said, “Trust what we say, think, and know about God to be true.” That spoke straight to my anxious heart. What do we know? We know that God is sovereign, he is in control, … Continue reading Name Your Anxiety Out Loud
Jesus, Fill me With Your Spirit
A few years ago, I learned a phrase that has helped me with frustration and challenges in life, and especially in parenting. It is a powerful "adult" version of the popular phrase, What Would Jesus Do. The phrase, "Jesus fill me with your spirit," is something I try to whisper to myself whenever things get … Continue reading Jesus, Fill me With Your Spirit
Why I Won’t Date Outside of my Religion
It’s not that I necessarily consider myself an overly “religious” person, however, I am very firm on the stance of what I believe and why I put my faith in God. Because of this, I have learned that when it comes to dating, I won’t date someone who doesn’t align with my same beliefs. I … Continue reading Why I Won’t Date Outside of my Religion
Your Dream Doesn’t have to be the American Dream
It’s ok to not do what society says you should do. Your dream doesn’t have to be the “American dream” of working a 9-5 job and buying a house with a white picket fence. You don’t have to get married and have kids by the time you’re 26 while being a stay at home mom … Continue reading Your Dream Doesn’t have to be the American Dream
Never Fall in Love With Someone’s Potential
Have you ever dated someone who doesn't "check all of your boxes" but they might have the potential to in the future? I'll be the first to admit that I'm guilty of doing so. Projecting someone's potential can happen in a variety of different scenarios, such as relationship goals, financial goals, and career goals. Seeing … Continue reading Never Fall in Love With Someone’s Potential
Dear Mama, I See You
Dear Mama, I see you trying to be the best mom you can be. I see you comparing yourself to other moms and feeling inadequate. I see your silent tears that you have so quietly hidden from the world. I see how much you sacrifice. I see your doubt, frustration, your heartbreak, and even your … Continue reading Dear Mama, I See You
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