Happy Monday, mamas! I hope some of you out there are actually enjoying the cool fall weather. It is still pretty warm down south, but I am excited to see leaves starting to change colors and pumpkin spice everywhere. (I am pretty basic!) Seriously, I love all things fall: cardigans, boots, scarves. And I love …
During the week I like to plan everything out, so on weekends and vacations I take a break from planning. My friends like to plan out their vacation/weekend activities, but my philosophy has always been whatever happens, happens. Hakuna Matata! I just lounge around and do whatever I feel like doing whenever I feel like …
The people you surround yourself with influence who you become, your values and your choices. In life you meet so many people, some come and go, a few remain. These few make connections that are sometimes seasonal, because of the different phases in life, and others are lifers. No matter where you are in life, …
I was so excited when I heard about Trader Joe’s coming to my town. I had heard so much of the amazing cookie butter and knew I needed it in my life. And my God it’s so good, if you have yet to try it…you are missing out big time, friend. I honeslty like the …
The year was 1998, I was a high school senior and my high school sweetheart Kirk who at the time was a college freshman had just announced that he had decided to go Pre-Med—I was amazed. In my amazement, little did I know of the blood, sweat and tears that it would take to get …
So both my kids have eczema, but my daughter’s is worse. I remember she would wake up itching her back and arms. She would scratch herself up and it would just break my heart! The kid loved water and taking baths, but it made her skin issues worse! From natural home remedies to expensive products, …
One of the most common questions I am asked is, “What is it like to be a pastor’s wife?” It is definitely something that can’t be explained quickly or easily. So I wanted to share with you some of the blessings and some of the struggles. When I was marrying Jayson, I didn’t really know …
This is real talk, ladies! We are talking about constipation! My daughter is a picky eater, she doesn’t get all the fiber and vitamins she needs everyday, to help her digestive system work efficiently. Some days are good, other days are stressful. So constipation is an issue that we talk about quite often at our …
Parenting is one of the hardest things you do as an adult. You are responsible for another life and every decision you make has an impact on that life. Yet there is no manual that tells you how to get it right. And it feels like this world is getting worse and there is more …
My first born. The one who gave me the title: Mama. I can’t believe my baby is 4 today! When Jayson and I started planning to have a baby, we thought it would happen on our timeline. But it didn’t work that way. We had been married for almost 3 years and felt ready …