the Journal
Faith, health, habits, beauty, marriage, motherhood — all being rebuilt with intention, discipline, and truth
Getting started with Homeschool…
What I wish I knew when we got started homeschooling last year- and a FREE Loop Schedule Template Download I created to help keep us on track this year.
I’m Doing a No Buy Year for Clothes…because this loop is EXHAUSTING.
I’m tired of managing clothes like a side hustle. The buying, the tracking, the waiting for packages, the hit of dopamine when something arrives, the satisfaction of “getting a deal,” and then the slow burn of realizing I now have to steward this item with my actual life. Laundry. Storage. Outfit decisions. Closet organization. Mental inventory. It all adds up to decision fatigue I never signed up for, and stress that feels wildly disproportionate to a pair of pants.
At some point, God made it clear: this isn’t about clothes. It’s about attention.
The Coffee Upgrade I Use to Break My Fast (And Why It Actually Supports My Body)
Learn how I break my fast with a functional coffee upgrade using collagen, colostrum, creatine, MCT oil, and fat to support gut health, cravings, and energy.
The Clean Lip Gloss I Couldn’t Find—So I Made My Own
I’m a clean-ish beauty and health girl—meaning I care about ingredients, but I’m not throwing everything away overnight. This thick, MAC-style nude lip gloss is one of those small swaps I’ve actually stuck with. It’s simple, softly tinted with rose clay, and perfect for that “always and in-between” kind of wear. I still love my MAC lippies, but this gloss is what I reach for when I want something easy, intentional, and aligned with the life I’m slowly rebranding—one choice at a time.
Why We Stopped Doing Santa — and What We Do Instead
A personal story about faith, childhood beliefs, and the conviction that reshaped our Christmas traditions. This post isn’t about rules or judgment — just an honest look at why we chose to let go of Santa, how we celebrate St. Nicholas Day instead, and how clarity, truth, and joy now shape our holiday season.
Social Media Paralysis Update
It’s been a little over 2 months since moving on from “Branding Agency Owner.”
I think when you are leaving something, the common assumption is that you are going to be so energized for the “what’s next” that our American programming says is normal. After all, you can’t move on from something without moving into something else.
Blogs are Dead and Nobody is Going to Read This…
If anyone were asking me for advice on whether or not they should start a blog in (near) 2025, I’d give a resounding “not if you expect anyone to read it.”
Yet here we are.
My first blog post.