q & a- the cradle coach

So today is an exciting day… because it starts my Q&A series on the blog. I am so, so excited about this. I have some awesome women lined up to share with your their stories and expertise. My first interview was with Melissa, also known as the Cradle Coach. Melissa and I have been friends […]

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foodie moment: homemade granola bars

I took a stab at making some granola bars for Luke and the girls this past week. It was actually WAY easier than I thought. I thought I would share it with you guys as well! What you will need: 2 cups of rolled oats (you can use Gluten Free ones to make these GF […]

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significance

Confession time. So the last couple weeks I have had two clients who haven’t been 100% happy after delivering their weddings. Not trying to tute my horn, but this rarely happens… like ever. So to have two people say that we missed this moment in their wedding, or they weren’t completely thrilled… it was hard […]

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reward charts

Today’s post is for the parents out there with children in the 3-7 yrs range. It’s a fun age.. honestly that 3-5 span has been my favorite yet! But, sometimes it can be hard work to keep your kids on track as a parent. I don’t know about you guys, but I feel like I […]

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places I love: belle glade

Belle Glade. We have a bit of a love-hate relationship. Google it and you may see it’s not the easiest place to grow up. But, there are some precious kids there that I love like crazy. My first experience in Belle Glade was going in 7th grade to help stock a food kitchen. The name […]

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foodie moment: gluten- free, no sugar cookies

Ok, so disclaimer… These cookies do not taste like the sugar cookies you buy from Publix. Haha. But, they are a healthy option for sweet treat or an option for those who have food restrictions. This recipe is gluten free and also sugar free! The girls and I had fun making them on Valentines Day. […]

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foodie moment: no crust quiche

I have been trying to find more affordable, healthy, gluten free options for dinner. Without getting in to detail, let’s just say I have tummy issues. So, we’ve really been trying to make an effort to eat right at home. So.. yesterday I made this quiche. It’s a modified recipe from “Practical Paleo“… which is […]

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dirty pots & pans

I am currently reading “Kingdom Woman” by Tony Evans and daughter, Chrystal Evans Hurst. It’s been an awesome book so far, I highly recommend giving it a read. I wanted to share an excerpt of the book that really hit home for me recently. See, we recently found out that our sweet foster son may […]

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ellie is 6

I can’t believe my baby girl is six today! Time flies by so very quickly. I remember when she was first born feeling this rush of emotions and I couldn’t imagine loving her more than I did that moment. But, my love continues to grow.   Elena Joy is such a blessing. She has a […]

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taking the plunge

I wanted to have an opportunity to lay it all out there. Be real. Being vulnerable is not just about showing the parts of you that are shiny and pretty and fun, it’s about revealing the imperfect parts too. I have been learning these past few years that when we take off our masks, we really can […]

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