For the first twenty-one years of my life, I had no interest in becoming a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM). If you had asked me then, I would have said, “Sure, it’s a valuable thing to do, but not for me.” I don’t know if this was because of a lack of exposure—my mom worked and so did her mom before her—or because of my own ambitions, but a slow-paced life centered around…
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7 Simple Ways to Live a Softer Life This Fall: Embracing Slowness and Stillness
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the fast-paced nature of life and how to escape it. The world around me feels like a busy highway sometimes, and lately I’ve been longing for a peaceful country road. A few weeks ago, my husband and I…
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My Very Favorite Ultra Best Pistachio Syrup for Lattes
I like to have at least one small thing to look forward to every day. Sometimes I’m better at doing this than others, but as with all worthwhile things, when you fall off the wagon it’s best to dust yourself off and climb back on!…
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From High School Crush to Husband: How I Knew He Was “The One”
On a sunny July afternoon two years ago, I saw my fiance become a groom and he saw me become a bride. My heart flew into my throat when I heard the orchestra start to play “Oceans,” the song we’d picked for me to walk…
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The Playlist Every Romantic Needs: 15 Lyrics That Will Speak to Your Soul
I have always loved music. From singing in the shower to jamming out on long car drives to finding the melody while my husband plays the guitar, music is one of the simple pleasures in my life. I love making different playlists for different seasons.…
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My Feminine Transformation: From “One of the Boys” to the Woman I Am Today
A feminine transformation feels like a sensitive thing to write about because “feminine” is such a loaded word. What is feminine? What isn’t? Why was I not feminine in the first place? Why am I more feminine now? The truth of the matter is every…
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9 Essentials for New Moms – What’s Saving My Life Right Now
My little guy turned six months old this past week. As a new mom, I can’t profess to be an expert on motherhood. I wish I could tell you all the tips and tricks for staying productive as a mom, keeping your house spotless, getting…
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Las Vegas with a Baby: 8 Do’s and 1 Don’t for a Smooth Family Vacation
Las Vegas with a Baby: Sin City. Gambling Capital of the World. Land of Licentiousness and Excess. These—and many others—are the names that have come to mind my entire life at the mention of Las Vegas. But my husband and his family (also devout Christians)…
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How I Slashed Our Family Budget: 7 Must-Try Tips for New Moms!
In late February of this year, my son was born, completely changing my life in many ways. I’ve known for a while that once my husband and I had kids, I wanted to stop working and become a stay-at-home mom. This wasn’t always the future…