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”
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What Postpartum Healing Really Looks Like During the Holidays
The holidays are often painted as a season of joy, togetherness, and celebration. And while those things are true, postpartum healing during the holidays adds an entirely different layer to this time of year. Postpartum healing is not simple. It is not quick. And it definitely is not predictable. Some days, I wake up feelingContinue reading “What Postpartum Healing Really Looks Like During the Holidays”
Entering December Slowly: Choosing Peace at the Start of a Busy Month
December has a way of arriving loudly. Suddenly, the calendar fills up, expectations rise, and the pace of life speeds up before we even realize it. For moms especially, this month can feel like a marathon that starts without warning. This year, I’m trying something different. I’m choosing to enter December slowly. Not because lifeContinue reading “Entering December Slowly: Choosing Peace at the Start of a Busy Month”
MindOverMom Holiday Guide: How to Make a Thanksgiving Meal on a Budget + Creative Leftovers
The holidays are beautiful, but let’s be honest… they can also be expensive. Between groceries, gatherings, and family traditions, it all adds up. This year, I wanted to put together a simple, budget-friendly, wholesome Thanksgiving guide that feels doable, healthy, and full of flavor. With a little planning, a few smart swaps, and a willingnessContinue reading “MindOverMom Holiday Guide: How to Make a Thanksgiving Meal on a Budget + Creative Leftovers”
My Favorite Clean Living Companies for Health, Home, Beauty & Baby
Hey y’all, I’m Sarah — homeschooling mom, natural-living lover, and online wellness mentor. Over the years, I’ve slowly swapped out the toxic products in our home and replaced them with cleaner options that actually support our health instead of draining it. Clean living can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Sometimes all itContinue reading “My Favorite Clean Living Companies for Health, Home, Beauty & Baby”
When You’re Just Treading Water: A Postpartum Heart Check
I have to be honest. I haven’t felt like writing lately. Life has been crazy in our home, and this postpartum journey has stretched me in ways I didn’t expect. Some days I feel like I’m barely staying afloat, just treading water and hoping I don’t sink beneath the overwhelm. There have been moments thisContinue reading “When You’re Just Treading Water: A Postpartum Heart Check”
Healing After Birth — Body & Soul
There is something sacred about the postpartum season. It is raw, beautiful, exhausting, emotional, and holy all at once. Every part of you has been stretched in ways you could not have prepared for, and suddenly you are holding a miracle while trying to figure out how to feel like yourself again. Nobody talks enoughContinue reading “Healing After Birth — Body & Soul”
Homeschooling: A Journey That Looks Different for Every Family
One of the things I love most about homeschooling is that it never looks the same from one family to the next. Every home has its own rhythm, pace, priorities, and personality. What works well for one household may look completely different for another, and that is the real beauty of this lifestyle. Homeschooling isContinue reading “Homeschooling: A Journey That Looks Different for Every Family”
Finding God’s Presence in the Stillness of Motherhood
The world is quiet tonight, and I’m sitting in the dark with only the nightlight glowing softly beside me. My baby rests peacefully on my lap … her face illuminated just enough for me to see every perfect feature, every breath, every reminder of God’s goodness. In moments like this, I realize how often weContinue reading “Finding God’s Presence in the Stillness of Motherhood”
Postpartum Reality vs Expectations
When I was pregnant, I pictured postpartum life as soft and serene, a sleepy baby snuggled beside me, while my older kids worked happily through their homeschool lessons. The house would smell like coffee, the laundry would be folded, and I’d be back into a peaceful rhythm in no time. But the truth? Postpartum doesn’tContinue reading “Postpartum Reality vs Expectations”
Living Life with a Purpose 