I’m not going to lie, Month #3 was more demanding than I was expecting – demanding of my time and my wallet! I really had to get out of my comfort zone and think outside the box about how I could serve and be hospitable to others. It did, however, result in some much-needed catch up time with … More The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
(*Clap Clap Clap Clap*) Well we did it. Erin and I both exceeded the goals we set for ourselves for “Walk This Way” month, and we had fun doing so! Especially since this last week has been spent walking all over LA, Disneyland and San Diego! Not a bad way to get those steps in! … More I’ll Be There For You
One of my favorite Disney movies ever is Mary Poppins… for various reasons, which we don’t need to go into now (see photo below for one of said reasons). One of my favorite songs in the movie is the chimney sweep anthem “Step In Time”. It’s definitely been ringing in my head (along with the other … More Step In Time: A Guest Post from the West Coast
Let’s start out by talking about how many times I’ve been offered sugar in the last 30 days… Every Thursday night at Bible Study Saying no to Pancake Pantry for the first time maybe ever Baby Shower #1 Birthday Dinner Party (I actually had to make dessert for this one!) Dessert competition at work Vendor bringing in cookies to work Baby … More Walk This Way
Well, this is it. My first ever blog post. It’s kind of intimidating actually. I’ve always toyed with the idea of having a blog, though, to be totally honest, it mostly came out of a negative place: some frustration that I had, or opinion on society or just some point I needed the world to know FOR … More Sugar is My Love Language: A Guest Post from the West Coast
So you keep all of your New Years Resolutions and give up sugar and carbs every year for Lent? Well, good for you. No really, good on ya, mates. I am truly impressed. You’ve got what it takes to go all the way. As someone who has never once kept a resolution longer than a … More Sisters Are Doin It for Themselves
Recently I’ve come across several websites and articles that have inspired and intrigued me, so I thought I’d share a few with you. Upon doing so, I realized that my friend and former teammate in Africa {Alex of The Delighted People} has begun posting weekly “Lunchtime Links” featuring things she has enjoyed, and I thought “brilliant”! So I sort … More 10 Things Meant to Intrigue You
Is it me or has this season of flannel, fallen leaves and pumpkin spice everything snuck up on us this year? Maybe it’s because I’ve been celebrating my Mom’s birthday in Italy for the past two weeks (more on that later), but it’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is already next week! Regardless, my favorite season is upon us, and … More Leaves of Hope
This season of life has been filled to the brim with weary prayers and somber tears. Prayers for those who have lost loved ones. Tears for the weight of such loss. And it never gets easier, these unwelcome goodbyes. Because it will always be too soon. We will always want one more moment. And yet, in … More Hoping for Future Glory
I know, I know, I am fully aware that summer is ending and school is back in session. Mostly because of the increase in traffic on my morning commute and the first day of school pictures taking over my newsfeed. But if you’re not ready to face reality yet and want to keep the summer going with … More Summer Soundtrack