About 2 1/2 years ago, I received a piece of advice that gave me my life back. My friend, Crystal Paine, shared her journey of clearing up her eczema, acne, and other health issues. She talked about going on an elimination
Tips for Helping Your Spouse Study
For the first 7 years of our marriage, Austin was in school. We got married and moved to Lynchburg so he could finish up his undergrad at Liberty University. Then, he started seminary, which is a 5-year degree. Needless to
How I Motivated Myself to Lose Weight
I have shared with you guys before that I have gone through some major weight loss in the last few years. A little over a year ago, I made another change that resulted in me losing a lot of weight
How to Turn Your Garden into a Romantic Oasis
I love gardens and beautiful flowers. When we lived in NC, it was impossible to have them in the yard, because of all of the sand. Now that we are in Texas, it’s been easier to keep plants alive. I
Why Working Harder May Be Better Than Working Smarter
I’m pretty sure that what you are about to read is something you’ve likely never heard before- at least I couldn’t find anything that was at all similar to what I’m about to say. The number of times that I
Because He is Risen- I Can Have Hope
Today, we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. The stone was rolled away Jesus raised Himself from the dead. This has been a source of amazing encouragement for me today. I keep saying over and over, “Because He is risen, I
My Inspiration For Hand Lettering
I’ve been following along with Crystal from Money Saving Mom as she has been discovering the joys of hand lettering. She has turned out some beautiful quotes with her practice and I love seeing what she is writing about. Crystal posted
Make Your Healthy Lifestyle Work For You
Last year, I made some radical changes to my diet and it caused me to lose 14 pounds. I’ve been blown away by the way I feel and how my health has improved. It can be hard to make the
DIY Valentine’s Gifts For Your Children
Are you looking for some great ideas that you can do yourself for your kids? Check out some of these cute ideas. Duct Tape Heart Make fun and fluffy duct tape heart to make his Valentine’s Day exciting. By cutting
20 Minutes of Action and What You Need to Do About it
People…I didn’t even want to write about this, but honestly, I can’t help it. Everybody and their grandma has already jumped all over this topic. What I find missing from this conversation is what I’m about to tell you, so