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Part 1: Spring Cleaning Made Simple – Declutter Every Room and Let Go of What You Don’t Need
Spring is a season of renewal, and what better way to embrace it than by refreshing your home? Over time, we accumulate things we don’t use, need, or even remember owning. Clutter creates stress, steals our peace, and makes it harder to keep a clean and organized home. In this first part of our spring cleaning series, we’re going to tackle decluttering every room in your house. Decluttering isn’t just about getting rid of stuff—it’s about making space for peace, order, and joy. When we let go of unnecessary items, we free up our minds and homes for what truly matters. Let’s get started! Step 1: Decluttering with Purpose Before…
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Creating a Prayer Journal That Works for You (Without Over-complicating It!)
One of my goals this year was to start a prayer journal. If you’ve been following along, you might remember my post Battling Distractions: My Search for the Perfect Prayer Journal, where I shared my struggle in figuring out the best way to begin. Today, I want to walk you through the steps I took to set up my prayer journal—using what I already had on hand rather than buying a bunch of new supplies. Gather Materials I started by looking for a notebook and found one with three dividers. However, you can use whatever works best for you—a three-ring binder, a regular notebook, or even a folder with three-hole…
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Battling Distractions: My Search for the Perfect Prayer Journal
One of my goals for this year was to start—and stick with—a prayer journal. But as soon as I set this goal, I ran into a problem. My quiet time with God has always been inconsistent. I know this. I try to fix it, but no matter what, I fall back into old habits. I do best when I’m in a Bible study with my women’s group at church or with friends. Why is that? I think it’s because I feel accountable—I “need” to get it done. I don’t want to fall behind! I learn a lot during those studies, but when they end, I struggle to continue on my…
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Hearing God’s Voice: Lessons from a Quiet Afternoon by the River
June 2021 I’m sitting here alongside the road with the West Fork of the Greenbrier River flowing beside me. We’re on vacation—my family, my husband, and me. I needed a little alone time with God, and this has been a peaceful afternoon. While my husband fished, I spent some quiet time with God, reading my devotional and listening. In that stillness, He placed a few things on my heart. Establishing a Better Workflow First, He reminded me that I need a more structured workflow—one I’ll actually stick to. I love writing out plans for my business, but following through? That’s where I struggle. So, I wrote it down in my…
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15 Fun & Romantic at Home Date Night Ideas
We needed some date night ideas. My husband and I love spending quality time together, but going out for date nights can get expensive. Between the cost of dinner, entertainment, and even a babysitter if needed, it all adds up quickly. To make sure we still prioritize our time together without breaking the budget, I put together a list of fun and romantic date nights we can enjoy at home. Movie Night The tried-and-true movie night. We all have probably done it, more than once at that. So, try to spice it up. Get some snacks like you would get at the actual movie theater, candy, popcorn, and pop. Turn…
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Why We Don’t Celebrate Valentine’s Day (And That’s Okay)
Valentine’s Day is a big deal for a lot of people. It’s the day to celebrate love, romance, and grand gestures. But for my husband and me? It’s just another day. That’s right—we don’t do Valentine’s Day. I’m not sure exactly when I decided I wasn’t a fan of the holiday, but it was long before I met my husband. I never made a big deal out of it growing up, and I don’t recall my parents doing so either. Apparently, my husband felt the same way—or maybe he was just relieved he didn’t have to remember another special date! So why don’t we celebrate? Here are a few reasons:…
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2024 Scripture Reflections: Verses That Spoke to My Soul
I wanted to look back on all my favorite scriptures from the past year. These scriptures touched my heart for a reason during this time and I wanted to share them. I started by looking at my bible app to see what verses I highlighted. They could have been from the sermon at church, a bible study I was doing, the verse of the day in the bible app. If the verse touched me somehow, I highlighted in the app. I also went back through my notebooks that I write in and my bible study books for the year to what scriptures stood out to me. Here are my favorite…
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5 Practical Budgeting Tips to Bring Peace and Purpose to Your Finances
Creating and sticking to a budget might feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. A well-planned budget is more than just numbers on paper—it’s a tool that brings peace, freedom, and intentionality to your finances. As women striving to manage our homes, families, and spiritual lives, having control over our money can lift a huge burden and help us focus on what truly matters. Here are five practical budgeting tips to help you take control of your finances and create a sense of peace in your daily life. 1. Start with a Clear Vision for Your Money Before diving into numbers, take a moment to pray and reflect on…
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Yearly Goal Planning Made Simple: Tips for Success and Focus
It is the start of a new year and that means goal planning! Are you a goal setter? I am! Although I had to find a new way to go about my goal setting. I never seemed to actually achieve my goals once I set them or I may only achieve one. I like to write things down. I have tried to “write” things in a note app on my phone, but it is not the same as writing it on paper. I have always written my goals down, so that was not the problem. I am going to explain my way of goal planning and why it works. Towards…
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How to Choose Your Word of the Year
I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions—never really have. Maybe back in my teens I threw out the usual, like “lose weight” or “eat healthy,” but they never stuck. A few years ago, I came across the idea of a “word of the year,” which intrigued me. Instead of resolutions that fade by February, you choose a word to guide and inspire you throughout the year. Did I pick one right away? Nope. Not until the end of 2019, when I decided to try it for 2020—and even chose two words: one for my personal life and one for my business. Overachiever much? My personal word was “Joy,” a choice rooted…
