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Driving to work, baby in the backseat. I suddenly became hyper aware of the lyrics dancing around our car... A curse word was uttered. Despite being the only...

Lately I have had this yearning to just get back to the basics… to strip down away from all the pressure to be this, do that and just pour into my family. I ...

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Alright Mamas, Valentines Day is just days away… what have you stocked up with for your littles? We are still in the middle of winter which means the sniffle...

Too many are being affected by the flu and other viruses right now and it makes me think about our homeopathic routine. Many think there is nothing to be don...

Did you know plants can clean the air? They can eradicate dangerous chemicals in our air that are emitted from various pollutants today. And the bonus is… th...

It has been about 938 days since I was told I had breast cancer. Since then I have had 1 year of chemotherapy, radiation and 4 surgeries. Oh and therapy for ...

Ever since I had memories I recall the love of being cozy. I love creating a warm, cozy atmosphere wherever I go. I think my parents instilled this in me and...

Do you remember that scene in Finding Nemo with the seagulls all yelling, “Mine, mine, MINE!” I think of that scene every year around Christmas time, I cring...

Thanksgiving is around the corner and Christmas follows on Turkey Day's heels. All the hosts will be scurrying around trying to clean, organize and grocery s...

Every year for Halloween we invite friends and family over to have fellowship, eat autumnal goodies, drink and have fun in costume. I always make a big batch...

I think I can confidently say that there will no longer be any days in the 100s in Austin…which means it is officially fall y'all. I crave this time of year…...

Well it is half way through October and we have seen post after post about breast cancer. I will be one of the first people to tell you about my story and al...

Every morning I wake an hour or so before everyone else in my home. I started this ritual a few months ago and have grown to yearn for it. In these early mor...

I am so thankful for you both. When I was a girl all I ever played at and pretended was “house” and being a mom. With the help of the Lord my dream came into...

Years ago when the gluten free train started my antennae has been up. Then I began my research. But I was always half on the train and half off. My health se...

I remember growing up and going over to friends’ houses to spend the night, the obligatory pizza was served and of course pop to go with it. Okay okay, here ...

Here is one of my favorite things. 👇👇👇 For real. I had my appointment with my oncologist this morning, so naturally, I applied ALL the Valor. 💜 #scanxiet...

Well, as of next week we will be back to school and back to our fall routine. The fall season brings many things, it is almost like a "New Year" with re-star...

My Dearest Halen, I sit here thinking about how fast five years went by. I think back on being in absolute maternity bliss when you arrived, you were part of...