why I unfollowed you on Instagram

Social Media, blogging, Instagram

Social media can be really great sometimes… and sometimes not. Have you ever noticed that sometimes it’s not so, well, social? For everyone that complains about trying to find community, it actually seems to me that most people are in it for themselves. Community is often faked with comment pods and bought followers. Personally, I […]

favorite chapter books for young readers

chapter books, young readers

Lately I’ve been reading Little House in the Big Woods to my girls at bedtime. It was one of my favorite books when I was younger and it’s so fun sharing these memories with them. Today I wanted to share some of my favorite chapter books for young readers with you all. Depending on the age and reading […]

simple ways to show love

simple ways to show love with Campbell's

Happy Valentine’s Day Eve friends, are you ready for tomorrow? This year for my hubby’s gift I wanted to focus on simple ways that I could show him love so I headed off to Walmart to pick up some essentials. My little shopping trip was a reminder that there are so many simple ways to […]

fill your cup when you run on empty

Learn how to fill your cup.

Here we are a week into the new year and I have one New Years resolution that I’m trying desperately to stick to–to take better care of myself. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what fills my cup. How can I recharge? How can I simplify and prioritize? Here are some of my thoughts […]

simple ways to #LIGHTtheWORLD with service

#LIGHTtheWORLD with service and this free printable.

Happy December 1st friends! I have been looking forward to today for awhile. Not just because December is officially here and Christmas is right around the corner. But also because I get to share with you the #LIGHTtheWORLD campaign. This campaign is encouraging people to serve as the Savior did, “in 25 ways over 25 days”. […]