This update is short and sweet. Mainly because my brain is all over the place right now. Covid negatively has impacted our fundraising efforts for our adoption, but we see it as a really good time to hit pause on this journey. We are seeking direction of where to adoption and how to pursue our … Continue reading Adoption Update
c o m m u n i t y
"For the body does not consist of one member but of many. "1 Corinthians 12:14 When the pandemic hit, I feel like I had a skewd view of community. I thought that you could only find community in certain places, if you had common interests and only if you lived near each other. I have … Continue reading c o m m u n i t y
Lament
"...my heart fails me." Psalm 40: 12b Before I get far in this post, please note, this is about recent events. If this is for some reason a trigger or you have strong opinions or views on them, this might not be the space for you. I am solely sharing my soul searching perspective and … Continue reading Lament
a prayer
There is so much going on and it seems like I can't process events quick enough before something else happens. I try my best to disengage political things, but it is really hard for me to disengage things that are centered around justice. That is something I am passionate about however lately feel like my … Continue reading a prayer
Guilt + Shame
Let's talk about a topic we often neglect but carry with us more than we realize. Guilt + Shame are the feelings of being insecure, unworthy, never enough, inadequate, never measuring up and a failure. It seems like there is an ongoing theme that appears in our stories and our day to day lives. We … Continue reading Guilt + Shame
Upgrade that Salad
Hello there, 👋🏽 We all have those cravings for the traditional salads like a tuna salad in the summer. Stock up your pantry with some cans of tuna so you are always prepared for your craving. It is a refreshing option, light and simple to make on the fly. I wanted to offer you two … Continue reading Upgrade that Salad
Meal Planning Tips 2
Today, we are going to hear from Julie about mealing planning in her home. I love being able to hear more ways and tips about mealing planning. We have so much to gain from her perspective as well. Julie likes to follow a Stepwise Approach to meal planning. One that focuses on family favorites and … Continue reading Meal Planning Tips 2
our bathroom update::
Social distancing has allowed the time and space for me to get some household updates started. I wanted to share with you our bathroom update. I am going to call it phase 1 because its not completed. We wanted to start with some cosmetic changes and our hope is to complete it all gradually. I … Continue reading our bathroom update::
the dirty dozen
Want to use less harsh chemicals in your home? Don’t know where to start? One of the best ways to make your home more plant-based is to be aware of what ingredients you need to avoid in your personal care and cleaning products. Let’s talk about the Dirty Dozen; the Dirty Dozen is a list … Continue reading the dirty dozen
ways to meal plan
For the next two weeks, you are going to hear from these two amazing women. Kari and Julie, they are sisters, and they share the ways meal planning has worked in their homes. We have so much to gain from their perspectives. Kari is going to share with you what meal planning looks like in … Continue reading ways to meal plan