Health + Fitness

When we moved into our new house almost three years ago, I was so excited for the space, the natural light, and the blessing of owning my own home for the first time. I am still incredibly grateful for...

I don’t think I’ve officially said it on here, but our little family is beginning the adoption process! The decision to begin this process is what can only be described to be straight from God: there are so many...

THEY’RE WATCHING. THEY’RE LISTENING. AND THEY REMEMBER EVERYTHING. IT’S EASY  TO FORGET THEY’RE THERE AND PAYING ATTENTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN I’M CAUGHT OFF  GUARD DEALING WITH THE UNEXPECTED. WHAT GREAT POWER THAT BRINGS, AND WHAT  GREAT RESPONSIBILITY. The U.S. Department of...

 I could probably write a book on this subject but I will settle for a blog series!!  As a mom, I have learned that there is a delicate balance between being a nervous wreck and being sane.  Sometimes I feel...

When it’s dark and it’s cold and I can’t feel my soul You are still good… Those are lyrics to a song “You are Good” by Nichole Nordeman. I sang those words over and over again through tears and groaning...

I don't live particularly close to any gyms or other fitness facilities. I also am the sole caregiver for our four kids for 18+ hours most days. For these reasons, I usually exercise at home. What tends to work...

Let me set the stage for you:  A pandemic is raging. People are scared. People are sick and some are dying. Loved ones are losing family members. Activities like sports, parties, family get togethers, vacations, and more are getting cancelled. There is a national coin...

There was a time when I felt incredibly helpless. I found myself at home alone for ten days as my husband was away for work. I was constantly surrounded by my three-year-old and my three-month-old unless I could “escape” to...

Last year I noticed a ton of nutrition clubs popping up everywhere – twelve at one point, although at least two have closed and one has changed ownership last I checked. I was curious, so I did some digging...

"i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart). - e.e. cummings April is my birthday month, but also a reminder of pain that I carried so deep, trying to forget and trying to be strong.  But...