Holidays, changing weather, and a baby growing into a toddler caused my morning routine to eventually slip up, but the beauty of a routine is that they are allowed to shift, to evolve, to change completely. Over time, I’ve…
Newborn Routines to Strengthen Your Bond with Baby
My third trimester was filled with anxiety, and then depression ascended, and my days ebbed and flowed. Panic, anxiety, and a never ending list of tasks led into a spiral of inner thoughts. A woman that was more efficient, more…
How to Have Family Devotions for Toddlers
We’ve been doing family devotions at home with Anna since she was about 12 months old, and I wish we had started sooner! Not only does our 3-step approach allow God time to minister to my heart and my husband’s…
Pumpkin Patch Express in Durham NC
We are sitting on the Pumpkin Patch Express, children all around us “choo-choo-ing” and chattering excitedly. I lean my head on Matt’s shoulder and close my eyes as Anna wraps her little hand around my fingers. Speeding through the wooded…
Books for Babies: Reviews from a 10 month old
Finding books for babies under one year old seems like an easy task, but when you want to be intentional about the things you’re reading to them while also holding their attention, you often find some books just don’t engage…
How I Reduced Stress During Pregnancy
Stress during pregnancy is inevitable, especially if you’re a first time mom, and I had my fair share of it. With so many life changes hitting me all at once (like moving to another state, selling our home, quitting my…