In early January, I enjoy reflecting on the past year, meditating, and praying about who Jesus wants me to be. Last year, my one-word was HIM. I wanted Humility, to Invest in other's lives, and More sacrificial love. Although I saw much sorrow and grief this past year, it allowed many of my relationships with others to flourish. Amidst the sorrow and grief, in humility, investment, and love, I found a beautiful community of kindred sisters waiting to uplift and encourage one another. For that I ... continue reading...
MightyFix from MightyNest – Living Healthy in the New Year
This post is sponsored by MightyNest, a company committed to sourcing sustainable products for healthy homes. It's a new year, can you believe it? This week, my children are slowly easing back into homeschool while I spend a good portion of my days in reflection and setting new goals and intentionality for the new year. I'm currently jotting down new plans for my family, homeschool, and health. Last year was a year of healing for me. One of the things I focused on to bring about ... continue reading...
Honey Sweetened, Chai Spiced Shortbread Cookies
This post is sponsored by RawSpiceBar, creators of freshly ground spice kits for wildly flavorful meals. In this season, my counters seem to blanket a constant thin coating of flour as I prepare many of my honey sweetened goodies that my children look forward to each year. Polvorones, buñuelos de viento, almond orange shortbread cookies, spritz cookies, buttered sugar cookies, Spanish turron, kringla, salted honey caramels, gingerbread, and eggnog. Tis the season! One of my favorite ... continue reading...
Give your Children the Gift of Lasting Memories
As much as we all enjoy to savor the holiday season with our families, before we know it, Christmas will be over and the year will be starting anew. Sugar cookies, gingerbread houses, and eggnog will have been made, packages adorned in beautiful paper and bows will have been torn open, having revealed new games and toys to play with. By March, their games and toys that were opened with squeals of delight will have been played with, broken, or even forgotten. Of course there will be a few toys ... continue reading...
Naturally Sweetened, Homemade Eggnog
We've been having the sweetest Advent season at home. In the morning, my boys have been getting their core subjects done quickly so that we can all snuggle up onto the couch and sing carols together, read poetry, and pour over really good Christmas books. Before we hop onto the couch and settle in; however, the kids take turns lighting the advent candles and I piece into my memory the shimmering flame of light that reflects into their eyes. Once the candles have been lit, they each open up ... continue reading...
