Another One for the Books

Another birthday has come and gone. I am now officially 25 and I feel great. As always, I was treated like royalty by my husband and family and I’m extremely grateful for the time that we spent together as a family on my big day. Truthfully, there is nothing I would rather do than getContinue reading “Another One for the Books”

Motivating Momma: Autumn

Since May is a month of celebrating mothers I have been working on my first ever interview series for my blog called Motivating Mommas. One thing that I have learned that is vital to motherhood is finding other mothers who encourage you and inspire you to be better. I tend to seek wisdom from women whoContinue reading “Motivating Momma: Autumn”

Anxiety Can Be Crippling

Anxiety can be a crippling state of mind. It can creep in subconsciously and affect the way that you live your life before you even notice that it is there. Anxiety, much like Satan, attacks when you are weakest and gnaws away at the peace and joy that God has gifted you with. I amContinue reading “Anxiety Can Be Crippling”

The Date Jar: Week 7 (New York City Weekend!)

Originally my Date Jar series featured family friendly dates that we experienced in the Columbus Metro Area; however, with this special post I am giving details about a recent trip to NYC that my family took. We embarked early Friday morning and returned Sunday evening. The cause of the trip was to allow my husbandContinue reading “The Date Jar: Week 7 (New York City Weekend!)”

Rock-A-Bye-Toddler

When one is raising a toddler they quickly learn the vital importance of well-established routines and predictable rituals. We’ve been a blessed family because our daughter has always slept through the night, however, due to our busy lifestyle it’s been hard to put a bedtime routine into place. When our daughter is tired she fallsContinue reading “Rock-A-Bye-Toddler”

The Date Jar: Week 6 (Family Movie Date)

My favorite part about this Date Jar series is the emphasis it has put on spending more quality time with my family. For as young as a family as we are we have quite a full schedule. It would be extremely easy for us to go several weeks at a time without doing much moreContinue reading “The Date Jar: Week 6 (Family Movie Date)”

Spring Break Roundup

As I reflect on my ten day respite otherwise known as Spring Break I have nothing but positive memories and priceless moments with my daughter in which to boast. Oftentimes I suffer from a little guilt about being a working mom. I hate missing time with my daughter and truthfully that longing for spending timeContinue reading “Spring Break Roundup”

Columbus Zoo

I’ve mentioned on here before about spring being my favorite season. Among lists I’ve given as to why I prefer spring to any other season I may have neglected one of the best parts of spring and that would be Spring Break. This fabulous week off of school always serves as a precursor to theContinue reading “Columbus Zoo”

Dear Daughter

Dear Daughter, Of all the things that I am in this life I’m proudest to be called your mother. In everything you bring me joy and help me to learn the significance of life, love, and learning. Everyday I awake with gratitude for you and your father. I hop out of bed eager to seeContinue reading “Dear Daughter”