A Slightly Better Wife

Identity

If your identity is too deeply intertwined with what you physically do, and then your physical body fails you so you can no longer do those things (even temporarily), it can be easy to lose yourself and head down a path of mental destruction.It's fine to appreciate yourself for what you are able to ...

Our Words May Echo

I recognize the Lord telling me that the words I say, the phrases I repeat, and the tone I use today will echo for more than just my years here on Earth. What comes out of my mouth will carry through my children and their children's children.What an honor that could be if we allow the Lord to work ...

Creating Community

Proverbs 13:20 reminds us of our need to be mindful of the community we create for ourselves.Finding a tribe who is somewhat like me, but also can speak life to me, even when that means I have to hear the hard things is so valuable.Flattery is fun, but not always productive in every situation. ...

Gluten Free & Dairy Free Spring Egg Rolls

On the menu this week: Our version of egg rolls, or maybe they're actually spring rolls? They're delicious, no matter what they're called.Filling: I put cabbage, carrots, and spinach in the food processor. You can do this ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Cook up turkey sausage, add the ...

Hello 2023

As we embark on the new year there are so many things I'm LOOKING FORWARD to, like meeting this babe that is growing in my womb, trips with family, intentional homeschooling and homemaking, getting to know our neighbors better, enjoying our community, and more.Right now, with an ice storm warning in ...

Quick and Easy Nourishing Fuel

Peanut Butter Protein PowderCollagen PowderOrganic Camu Camu PowderRaw Cocoa PowderOrganic Beet PowderPut about 4oz of water in a 16oz jar or glassAdd your preferred powders. I use all of these above, and also add turmeric most days as well.Combine using my favorite handheld whiskFill the remainder ...

Red Light Therapy For A Slightly Better Health

10 years ago I would've thought Red Light Therapy was a faux treatment targeted as a luxury placebo effect for wealthy housewives. A scam of sorts. I would've been quick to disregard the benefits or put any time into research for myself. Okay let's be real, even 3 years ago I wouldn't have bought ...

A Slightly Better Hot Cocoa {Gluten & Dairy Free}

If you're looking for a Gluten Free & Dairy Free Hot Cocoa recipe that's slightly better for you than a prepackaged mix, but just as easy, I've got you covered!A Slightly Better Hot Cocoa 1/2 Cup Cocoa powder1 Cup Collagen Powder1/2 Cup Coconut Milk Powder1-3 tsp Cinnamon (depending on your ...

Seasons Change

These 3 were so little! 😍 In this photo from 2017, they are 5, 10 & 15.This makes me cringe a little though (I'll get to that in a minute), because we had just left the cardiologist where the youngest here was dismissed as a patient after 5 years of frequent checkups, fully expecting she'd be ...

Quick Life Update: November 2022

Surprise! This summer I have been quieter here on the blog, yet making plenty of noise over on social media. Take a peek at our announcement on Facebook and a slightly different one over on Instagram.The Lord has given my body the opportunity to carry another little one! After 2 years of ...

16 Years

16 years as husband and wife + 18 years as friends. 💕An arm load of kids, more than a handful of vehicles, turning a house into a home, pulling through the seasons that felt like they had more bad days than good, and yet enjoying each other and honoring our vows through it all.We're still choosing ...

Remembering Lincoln Joseph McCormick

My dear nephew, Lincoln Joseph McCormick, was the sweetest, smartest, kindest, bravest, 8-year-old boy to ever walk this Earth.He was an amazing son, the most incredible brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and a compassionate friend and classmate. He was loved beyond measure and will continue to be ...

Review: JoyJolt 12 Piece Knife Set (Unboxing Video and Photos Included)

I've been using JoyJolt Knives in my kitchen to see how they compare to my expensive Cutco knives that were purchased through a super helpful rep at a Home Show. I love my two Cutco knives (Hardy Slicer & Cheese Knife) so much that I literally donated every other knife in my kitchen a few years ...

The Wife

Want to know something? A very real reason I love being a wife is because it is so incredible to watch another human so closely and cheer them on as they chase their passions.It's as much about me, as it is about HIM.Since I was 18 years old I have had the safety of having "my person". It's really ...

Wife + Momma

There isn't an easy way for me to adequately describe the depth of the joy and honor that I feel to be the wife and mother of this family. The love I have for this tribe is overwhelmingly beautiful, intense, and never-ending.Gathering around the table for homemade apple pie (my grandma's recipe) ...

Favorite Bible For Pre-Teen and Teen Boys

If you are looking for a great bible for a pre-teen or teen, and really, boy or girl, I encourage you to check out The Action Bible. Our son, who is now 14, loves this book! When he first got it he was 10 years old and the graphic images were a little startling. It did not make a great bedtime ...

Wishing Did Nothing: I Made Pizza

It's been about a year and a half since the beginning of the roughest patch of my life.Both physically and mentally, I lost it all in October of 2020. I've come to grips with this. I wish it never had happened, but WISHING that did NOTHING in the way of healing from it.The mental strength came back ...

Tomato Free Salsa

Let's keep this simple! I love salsa, but consuming tomatoes make my feet so sore I can barely walk, and they put our little girl into tears for the same thing, sore feet. It hasn't always been this way, yet it has intensified over time. Although, sometimes we can tolerate marinara sauce like in ...

Health: Heartburn Relief with Maty’s All Natural

If you or someone in your home is experiencing heartburn, first I'd say let's explore WHY that's happening.Often times a dietary change can make all the difference, and it's not as obvious as avoiding tomatoes or other foods that get the majority of the blame.Yet, I know personally that healing ...

Ordinary Moments Challenge: Kitchen

If I were to invite you over to my home the first thing you'd see, no matter which door you enter through, is our kitchen. It's the heart of every home, right?It's the place I make meals, sometimes from scratch, other times from frozen. It's where the kids sit at the counter for snacks.It's where we ...