Advent invites us into a posture that doesn’t come naturally to most of us: waiting. Not rushing.Not fixing.Not striving.Just waiting with expectation and trust. This season of waiting has looked very real for our family lately. Over the last few days, several unexpected things came up. Our car needs new tires. A brake line wentContinue reading “Learning to Wait with God in a Busy Season”
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Calming Your Nervous System Naturally During the Holidays
The holiday season is beautiful, but it can quietly overwhelm our nervous systems. Between altered routines, extra sugar, packed calendars, cold weather, and emotional overstimulation, our bodies often feel it before we acknowledge it. Today was a reminder for me. When my daughter came to me saying she didn’t feel quite right, we chose toContinue reading “Calming Your Nervous System Naturally During the Holidays”
Navigating Postpartum Emotions During the Holidays
The holidays have a way of magnifying everything we already feel. The joy feels brighter. The memories feel deeper. But the exhaustion, emotions, and overwhelm can also feel heavier, especially in postpartum. This season has been beautiful, but it has also been tender. Today was one of those days where I felt stretched thin. OneContinue reading “Navigating Postpartum Emotions During the Holidays”
Why I Choose Clean Coffee as a Mom
There is something comforting about a warm cup of coffee on a cold winter morning. Especially during December, when the days feel heavier with responsibility and the nights are longer, coffee becomes more than just a habit. It becomes a moment of pause. As a mom, especially in this postpartum season, I’ve become far moreContinue reading “Why I Choose Clean Coffee as a Mom”
Pondering These Things in My Heart
Some moments settle so deeply into your heart that words feel almost too small to hold them. Our baby dedication for Stella Luna was one of those moments. As we stood before our church family, holding her in our arms, my mind immediately went to this verse: “But Mary treasured up all these things, ponderingContinue reading “Pondering These Things in My Heart”
Letting Go of Holiday Expectations as a Mom
The holidays carry a special kind of weight for mothers.It’s beautiful and meaningful, but if we’re honest, it can also feel overwhelming. There are moments when the pressure to create magic comes crashing into the reality of exhaustion, budgets, and little people who need us constantly. And somewhere in the middle of all of it,Continue reading “Letting Go of Holiday Expectations as a Mom”
A Breastfeeding Mom’s Guide to Using the Just Ingredients Energy + Brain Mix Safely
By Sarah | MindOverMom Motherhood is beautiful — but let’s be honest, the days can feel long, the nights even longer, and sometimes we just need a little support to stay clear-headed, focused, and calm. Just Ingredients created their Energy + Brain Mix using clean, real ingredients. But as a breastfeeding mom, it’s normal toContinue reading “A Breastfeeding Mom’s Guide to Using the Just Ingredients Energy + Brain Mix Safely”
Clean Holiday Food Swaps for Your Family
The holiday season brings some of our favorite meals… but also some of the heaviest ingredients. From casseroles to creamy soups to baked desserts, it’s easy to fill our kitchens with things that leave us feeling bloated, exhausted, or foggy. As a postpartum and breastfeeding mom, I’ve felt this more than ever. But here’s theContinue reading “Clean Holiday Food Swaps for Your Family”
When You’re Soul Tired: A Postpartum Reflection on Exhaustion, Faith, and Letting Go
Tonight I had every intention of sitting down and writing the post I had prepared. The topic was ready, the notes were neatly typed, and the outline sat waiting for me. But the truth is, I just did not have it in me today. I didn’t feel like writing.I didn’t feel like encouraging.I didn’t feelContinue reading “When You’re Soul Tired: A Postpartum Reflection on Exhaustion, Faith, and Letting Go”
A Day Full of Christmas Memories I Want to Cherish Forever
Some days feel ordinary, and some days feel like gifts wrapped up in simple moments that you want to hold on to forever. Today was one of those days for me. A day full of memories, traditions, and the kind of joy that makes you pause and thank God for the sweetness He weaves intoContinue reading “A Day Full of Christmas Memories I Want to Cherish Forever”
Living Life with a Purpose 