Recently the decluttering guru, Marie Kondo has been made famous by her promise to help people overhaul their homes and their lives. If you simply hold an item up and determine if it sparks joy, you'll be well on your way to ridding your house of the things you don't need and your hoarding days will be behind you. But guess what? This isn't a long term cure or a permanent lifestyle choice. ... Read the Post
Finding identity and purpose as a restless wanderer
I went to a women's retreat with my church this weekend and I came back so fired up about some changes I want to make in my life. If you have a chance to hear Becky Brooks speak in person, you have to take it. She is incredible. Among the things I am aspiring to change and habits I am hoping to adopt is actually digging in and reading the bible. Every time I go to my small group bible study I feel ... Read the Post
Valentine’s Date Night Look x Clean Beauty Project
I love playing with pretty beauty products and wanted to create a pretty look for Valentine's date nights. We usually play it pretty low key on V-day, but I wanted to come up with a look that could be worn two ways, using my secret weapon: lipstick. I used to be an eyeshadow girl through and through, taking lots of time to come up with intricate makeup looks and play with lots of shades. But as ... Read the Post
How being burnt out is helping me find my calling
I have been so burnt out. I literally cannot keep up the pace I have been going at any longer. Being everything for everyone at all times? Yeah it's not working out so well for me. I have a to-do list ten miles long at all times. What can I possibly be filling my days with that is taking up so much of my emotional energy? I am a: school volunteer. church volunteer. work at home ... Read the Post
Easy Vegan Chocolate Recipe | 4 Ingredients!
This is such an easy recipe using only four ingredients. If you have coconut oil, cocoa powder, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract in your cupboards, break out your silicone mold and get to cooking! It couldn't be simpler and you can go by taste on half the recipe! I've been eating super healthy and drinking my superfood shakes every day. But sometimes I just want a yummy piece of ... Read the Post