We all recognize that social media is ultimately not healthy for our souls. The constant barrage of news, change of opinions, “new research”, and simply coveting other’s lives just leaves us feeling anxious, defeated, and worthless. At least this is how I felt for years until I finally deleted Instagram for good. But while I was active on it I started to notice a subtle narrative being portrayed: there is only one way to live life, especially as a Christian woman. Now, there are opinions on this from all sides but I’m going to focus on the life as a…
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When I started having kids I turned to social media for all my advice, mostly unknowingly. I looked to social media as an emotional outlet on rough days and found solace in other mothers who were also struggling. And for a while I found myself agreeing with the sentiments about motherhood being so difficult, so burdensome, and so unfulfilling. Especially in the moments and time of loneliness, depression, overwhelm, and sleep-deprivation I too believed lies about motherhood that aren’t true. I thought that I would be sacrificing myself, be so lost in motherhood that I would be a nobody. Here…
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I am an Amazon Affiliate and an affiliate of other companies and therefore may earn commission through the links listed on this site at no extra cost to you. In this blog post I’m sharing some of our favorite products that are worth looking for on Prime Day! These often go on sale and are sure to be cheaper next week! Schleich Farm World 4pc Animal Figurine Starter Playset Honestly look out for any of the Schleich toys. I didn’t believe the hype but these toys are solid, made well, and look great! My daughter loves the horse from this…
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I am an Amazon Affiliate and an affiliate of other companies and therefore may earn commission through the links listed on this site at no extra cost to you. Every family is different, I get that. But I know it’s fun to see what other families do just to get ideas. So here’s a list of our families favorite toys! Magna-tiles My kids play with these Every. Single. Day. I wish I was exaggerating. These are by far the most played with toy at our house in the last 7 years. Keva Planks Like the Magna-tiles, Keva planks are versatile…
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I am an Amazon Affiliate and an affiliate of other companies and therefore may earn commission through the links listed on this site at no extra cost to you. I fell for the rabbit holes. The homeschooling ones, the crunchy ones, the nerdy ones, the organic ones, the side hustle ones. I’ve fallen for the “keeping up the Jones”, all the Jones. I’ve thought my family needed to be a certain way, act a certain way, eat a certain way, live a certain lifestyle. And the longer I tried the harder mothering seemed to be. Until I realized the beauty…
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I am an Amazon Affiliate and an affiliate of other companies and therefore may earn commission through the links listed on this site at no extra cost to you. In his general conference address, “Let God Prevail” President Nelson states: “For centuries, prophets have foretold this gathering, and it is happening right now! As an essential prelude to the Second Coming of the Lord, it is the most important work in the world! This premillennial gathering is an individual saga of expanding faith and spiritual courage for millions of people. And as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of…
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I am an Amazon Affiliate and an affiliate of other companies and therefore may earn commission through the links listed on this site at no extra cost to you. I remember thinking that I was never going to start “living my life” when my boys were really little. I was drowning in diapers, night wakings, tears, and the constant reminder that I was not enough. Heck, I’m still drowning in diapers, tears, constant grabs for my attention, and night wakings but my perspective has changed in 6 years. Maybe you have felt this way too. Maybe you feel that you…