It’s GIVEAWAY time! I recently reached 10K on Instagram and wanted to celebrate by thanking YOU with the chance to win some of my favorite things this summer.
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Lately, I can’t help but feel that we can easily confuse the ideas of “escape” and “rest.” Sometimes this is just a matter of word choice. Other times however, it feels like we’ve lost what it means to truly rest.
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We are so excited to share the news that God has graced us with another baby boy who will be joining our family in early November!
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For me, one of the strengths of Disney/Pixar films is their ability to appeal to children and adults alike. In this particular movie, I was especially struck by the character of “Forky.”
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Summer … the season that evokes our “inner vacation”… the season that encourages flip-flops and casual attire, long evenings and slow mornings … the season where we leave room for spontaneity and unexpected joy to enter into our daily routines and obligations
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Regardless of your position on the ladder, social climbing is not a strategy that promotes a healthy relationship with ourselves or lends itself deep, long-lasting relationships with others.
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I often come down with a condition called the “Sunday Night Blues.” Its symptoms include a depressed mood, discouragement, worry and anxiety typically brought on by the anticipation of the week to come
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It’s that time of year again! With a brand new year upon us, we are reminded of the opportunity for new challenges and change in our lives, signaled by the gym membership specials, weight-loss commercials, and new organizational products aimed to streamline our lives. Each January, we are challenged to formulate a list of resolutions for the New Year, most of which, we can barely remember by Valentine’s Day.
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In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I’m reminded of the value of being emotionally healthy. So, today I’m excited to share a new resource I created with you: 12 Ways to Have an Emotionally Healthy Holiday.
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Why is it better to give than receive? What do we gain when we choose to lose some of what we have?
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Relationships are arguably the most precious element of life. The element of life that is worth investing in and worth pursuing.
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I long to be free of limits and sacrifice. However, when I think about living on a budget, I recognize the character it produces.
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How do we navigate these relationships in a way that allows us to press on toward our goals and stay confident in the person that we are?
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Having never worn the title of a “good sleeper,” I set out to find ways to make going to sleep and staying asleep just a little bit easier. Here’s what I’ve discovered…
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Six weeks ago, I lost my fifth baby to miscarriage. The ending looked nothing like the one I pictured in the beginning. Even after four miscarriages, I still clung to hope that this time would be different. And then it wasn’t.
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Sometimes the miracle is movement we absolutely cannot see from where we sit
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To celebrate this new season, I’ve put together a grown-up “back-to-school” giveaway for one lucky winner.
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Perhaps I’m the only one, but a fresh start can feel like another opportunity to fail and not meet expectations. Thus, the emotional transition from summer to fall can be a difficult one. So how do we manage these “back to school” doldrums? Here are a few ideas…
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Though we may be past the days of princess cakes and pink balloons, birthdays are still important and well worth celebrating. As adults, we are wise to seize every opportunity we can to celebrate the special people in our lives. Celebrate big for the people that you love!
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Dating relationships provide us with an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and to connect with someone in a meaningful way. However, as the relationship progresses it is important to be watchful and mindful of these five red flags.
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