If you’d told me even five years ago that I would someday be having a home birth, I’d probably have told you you were crazy. While I’m a pretty “crunchy” person to begin with, the thought of birthing a baby out of the hospital setting initially unnerved me. I’ve always been a bit of aRead More
MY FAVORITE AFFORDABLE, NATURAL PRODUCTS FOR NEW MOMS
About 17 years ago, I first began exploring holistic wellness. This was around the time my battle with eczema intensified and my faith in conventional medicine began wavering, and so I dove headfirst into alternative medicine research – specifically searching for affordable, natural products. I spent hours upon hours reading up on the importance ofRead More
WHEN TRUSTING GOD IS ALL YOU HAVE LEFT
It’s something Scripture repeatedly stresses, and something we hear a lot of in the Church: when things get hard, trust God. Of course, trusting Him comes naturally when everything is going right, isn’t it? When business is booming, our marriage is flourishing, and our kids are healthy, we can effortlessly point the finger at ourRead More
How Creating a Homemaking Schedule Will Change Your Life
Creating a homemaking schedule can sound overwhelming at first, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you thrive on hourly schedules, prefer power hour blocks, or shy away from schedules completely, it can be done. You CAN create a schedule that works for your lifestyle! When I first transitioned to staying home 4.5 years ago, IRead More
Hard Motherhood is Not Bad Motherhood
It’s safe to say that the past five years of my motherhood experience have been wildly hard. But let’s be clear: hard does NOT equal bad. Although this parenting journey was never even on my radar, it’s exactly what God knew I needed. Motherhood has transformed my heart for the Lord in incredible ways. ButRead More
Essential Oils and Emotional Support
By now, you’ve probably heard someone mention how essential oils can help with emotional support. Every day, it seems that more and more people tout their benefits and incredible properties. But can essential oils actually impact emotions? Is it possible that they can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, overwhelm, etc.? The answer, of course,Read More
5 Breastfeeding Tips for The New Mom
I often wish someone had given me breastfeeding tips as a new mom. You see, nursing my kids has been one of the most challenging, amazing things I’ve ever done. But mamas, hear me out: breastfeeding is “natural” and rewarding, yet the beginning is far from easy. As I write this, I’m getting ready toRead More
6 Technology Boundaries I’m Implementing in 2021
I’ve always struggled with setting technology boundaries, specifically with social media. As someone who has blogged on and off for the past decade, and especially as a rather isolated, stay-at-home mom, it became entirely too easy to turn to my phone for stimulation and relational needs. This didn’t really become a problem- or rather, IRead More
